HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

About the role

This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), Position Description Number D3020000 and is part of the 178 FSS, Ohio Air National Guard.

This position, located in an ANG Wing Force Support Squadron, directs a small team consisting of 2-4 subordinate Full-time CSS personnel supporting Commander's Support Staff (CSS) and Orderly Room (CCQ) operations at the Group level.

What you will do

• As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), GS-0201-9, you will perform the following duties: 1.
• Coordinates Personnel Management Activities (30%) Serves as a technical and subject matter expert on military personnel management policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides guidance and training to lower graded HR Specialists on various personnel actions, including promotions, reassignments, evaluations, and awards, to ensure alignment with mission requirements and organizational goals.
• Creates, reviews and develops performance standards, assists in setting expectations, and provides feedback on work quality, performance and progress for subordinate administrative personnel.
• Prepares, awards, and disciplinary documentation for supervisory review and action as required.
• Identifies developmental needs and coordinates training to improve staff proficiency.
• Assists in managing leave schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Identifies and refers complex military and civilian personnel issues to supervisor and works closely with Force Support Squadron, State Human Resources Office, and other supporting organizations, as needed, to find resolutions to issues.
• Human Resources and Administrative Support Functions (30%) Coordinates human resources and administrative support for military personnel within the unit.
• Serves as primary contact for unit level military personnel matters, assisting supervisors and commanders with policies and programs.
• Collects, analyzes, and compiles personnel data for reports and briefings.
• Collaborates with Force Support Squadron and other agencies to resolve personnel issues and implement policy changes.
• Maintains accuracy and integrity of personnel electronic records and data systems.
• Supports workflow and task assignments among personnel specialists to ensure timely completion of work.
• Ensures quality control of personnel documentation and supports personnel accountability programs, including Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS).
• Specialized Functional Areas and Program Management (30%) Serves as lead for two or more specialized functional areas supporting unit operations, ensuring compliance with Air Force policies.
• Key areas include: Administration: Oversees preparation and publication of personnel documents and orders using automated systems.
• Provides training and guidance on Defense Travel System (DTS) administration, including profile management, report generation, and finance process support.
• Supports official mail operations and government purchase card activities of the assigned organization.
• Personnel: Administers and manages personnel records, evaluations, awards, promotions, leave programs, and official correspondence.
• Provides expert advice on military personnel programs, including policy interpretation and procedural guidance.
• Maintains personnel electronic records ensuring compliance with Air Force directives.
• Provides customer assistance, analyzes personnel data trends, and prepares reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Unit Deployment Management: Oversees unit deployment readiness by maintaining deployment documentation, coordinating with Installation Deployment Officer (IDO), and monitoring unit status through Logistics and Personnel Management Software and systems.
• Ensures timely preparation and processing of deployment and redeployment actions and documentation to support unit member deployment and redeployment.
• Training: Plans and coordinates unit training program activity.
• Advises and communicatees with unit commanders, Base Education and Training Management office, and unit training managers on training options, scheduling, and compliance with standards to ensure training requirements are met to maintain combat readiness.
• Program and Special Duties Management: Administers, oversees, or assists with special programs including Government Purchase Card, Defense Travel System, Unit Drug Demand Reduction, Security, and Unit Recognition programs for regulatory compliance and to provide advisory support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description.
• A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D3020000). ***

Requirements

• Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Military Grades: E-3 through E-6.
• Compatible Military Assignments: 3F0X1.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain the required certifications, as applicable.
• List of any Certificates (FM, Contracting) 3.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• This 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 8.
• Dual-status positions require military membership and adherence to professional development requirements, including training and certifications, to ensure readiness and compliance with National Guard standards.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability to Plan and Organize Work Attention to Detail

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.
• Official Transcripts (if substituting college education for work experience).

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

***If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date.

Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.*** 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 (***).