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Unit Program Coordinator (Title 5)


Job Location:

Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 51740 - 51740
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a UNIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR (TITLE 5) Position Description Number T6377000 and is part of the IL 126 National Guard.


Duties

As a UNIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR (TITLE 5) GSyou will assists the lead CSS in managing daily administrative and unit-level support executes assigned programs in line with the Personnel Services Delivery Guide (PSDG) and supports training of personnel to maintain mission readiness and compliance with Air Force policies.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

  • Supports the administration of military personnel management programs including requesting personnel actions such as promotions evaluations awards and leave.
  • Provides customer service and guidance on organizational personnel policies and procedures.
  • Monitors personnel records and supports preparation of routine personnel actions with guidance from higher graded HR Specialist.
  • Assists with maintaining personnel files and electronic records in accordance with Air Force Air National Guard and local directives.
  • Participates in tracking training requirements for assigned organization and helps coordinate developmental opportunities.(
  • Assists commanders supervisors and employees in understanding personnel policies and procedures.
  • Collects compiles and organizes data for reports and briefings.
  • Assists in maintaining accuracy of personnel records and databases in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Supports the workflow and assists with assignments among administrative personnel to ensure timely completion of tasks
  • Assists higher graded specialists in areas critical to unit operations ensuring adherence to Air Force policies.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
    • Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program.
    • position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
    • IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
    • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
    • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1)
    • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
    • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
    • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
    • PCS expenses may be authorized.
    Qualifications

    AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position Title 5 Excepted Service will be in the following manner and sequence:

    • The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
    • The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans Preference (VP) eligible.
    • The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
    • The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
    • The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
    • The SIXTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens.

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 Level MUST possess 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level of GS-5; experience administering military personnel management programs; preparing personnel actions; maintaining personnel files and electronic records; assist with understanding of personnel policies and procedures; compile reports and briefings; maintain accurate personnel records and databases.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

    Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experience; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
    Education

    NONE:
    Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

    Additional information

    If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ()).

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    Required Experience:

    IC