Air Reserve Technician position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief, Customer Support in administering all aspects of the section. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. Additionally, trains Reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. DUTIES: 1. Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the Customer Support programs for both Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and unit reservists. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of the Customer Support programs to include: Wing Individualized Newcomers Treatment and Orientation (INTRO) program. Ensure allocation briefs are reviewed and updated with applicable data pertaining to assignment as required. Manages and ensures necessary personnel documents are scanned and emailed or faxed to Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) for update/placement in Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA). 2. Administers actions in Automated Reserve Orders Writing System-Reserves (AROWS-R). Monitors and takes appropriate action to clear military personnel hard-holds. As required, creates orders and modifications for section personnel. 3. Serves as advisor to commanders on Human Resources (military) programs. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, first sergeants, and staff members regarding customer support programs. Provides guidance and assistance on unit programs such as the unit INTRO program and Civilian Employment Information (CEI) actions. 4. Provides Human Resources management (military) advisory services to commanders and staff on all Customer Support programs. Analyzes data and makes subsequent determinations regarding personnel matters which may involve or affect ARTs, AGRs, traditional reservists, and/or family members. 5. Ensures accuracy of Personnel Data System (PDS) and performs functional review of data reliability. Responsible for input of data pertaining to Customer Support programs. Reviews daily and weekly transactions registers, HAF purges and reject listings to clear, correct and follow-up on suspended actions and ensures correct mismatched data is entered in the system. 6. May be required to perform Installation Personnel Readiness duties and/or assist as directed. Receives, monitors, and controls contingency, OPLAN exercises or rotational TDY requirements levied by base or higher headquarters and provide necessary documents to unit commander for use in selection of personnel.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Military AFSC/Grade: 3F071/TSGT (E6)

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 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The Incumbent must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service and possess in-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, publications, etc. to understand respective programs and services provided. Knowledge of mission and unit is essential. Must have in depth knowledge and skill in using the automated systems, personal computers, and software employed in order to make reports, correspondence, and extract data from these systems. Must possess ability to analyze data/products to determine adequacy of programs and/or deficiencies thereto. Since the position is vested with supervisory responsibilities for civilian employees, incumbent must understand the civilian personnel guidelines and master labor agreement with sufficient detail to converse with specialists from the servicing Consolidated Civilian Personnel Office and/or officials from employee bargaining unit. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official 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%. FEDERALTIME-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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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. In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and publications. 2. Knowledge of unit mission. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software. 4. Ability to analyze data/products. 5. Understand civilian personnel guidelines and the master labor agreement. 6. Good knowledge and control of the English language. 7. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals, both orally and in writing. 8. Knowledge of Installation Personnel Readiness programs. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

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 Dobbins ARB 1635 Mimosa Drive Ste 130 Dobbins ARB, GA 30069 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]