Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to: Plan, direct, and implement retirement policy and procedures and manage the retirements team.

Duties

Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the ARPC Retirement Branch, ensuring that all Retirement processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Represents HQ ARPC and Air Reserve Component (ARC) with a variety of AFRes and ANG organizations Provides expert advice and guidance on Retirements programs and procedures

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• "TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID". Refer to DAFMAN 36-142 for guidance regarding centrally managed positions to determine PCS allowances
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Frequently required to work overtime
• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1 year probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. This position meets the supervisory exemption criteria of the Fair Labor Standards Act (5CFR.204)
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Human Resources Management, Series 0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and application of and extensive array of military HR laws, rules, policies, procedures, objectives and peculiarities relating to retirements processes for Reserve and Guard members to serve as a technical, managerial authority and business process owner as well as advise personnel on how to handle unprecedented or unusual situations/issues and interpret and adapt various guidelines to case specific considerations. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and application of and extensive array of military HR laws, rules, policies, procedures, objectives and peculiarities relating to retirements processes for Reserve and Guard members to serve as a technical, managerial authority and business process owner as well as advise personnel on how to handle unprecedented or unusual situations/issues and interpret and adapt various guidelines to case specific considerations. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to gather, analyze and summarize complex data and to develop and present findings. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in a highly effective and professional manner, to interact with diversified groups, individuals, and organizations. 5. Knowledge of human resources regulations, Air Force Instructions, manuals, pamphlets, DoD Guidance, letters of instruction and any other instrument that sets forth eligibility criteria, procedural guidance, policy guidance on a variety of military personnel programs. 6. Knowledge and understanding of the use, manipulation, application and functions of supporting systems such as Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), myPers CX (formely Right Now Technologies (RNT)) and vPC-GR and Personnel Services Delivery Transformation efforts. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Buckley SFB 18401 E A-Basin Bldg 606 Buckley SFB, CO 80011 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]