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 review and process a variety of Military Duty Orders for over 7,000 Air Force Reserve Individual Reservists (IRs) assigned world-wide utilizing the Air Reserve Orders Writing System - Reserve (AROWS-R) and multiple other systems.

Duties

Completes a variety of complex military duty orders for IR members supporting AF missions world-wide by utilizing multiple systems databases to ensure adherence to personnel, travel, and finance regulations. Acts as orders writing subject matter expert (SME) and help desk for over 7,000 IR members, HQ RIO and detachment staff. Uses automated management systems to process orders requests and related reports. Actively supports unit required programs to ensure a safe, secure, efficient, and compliant work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The employee must maintain or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Travel and relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to perform an unusual tour of duty (i.e. Saturday and/or Sunday) and overtime based on mission requirements.
• Position is subject to shift work to accommodate customers in various time zones. Service coverage required from 0600-1800.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Job is subject to peak periods of work, short deadlines and suspense.
• May be required to travel by commercial or military air or ground transportation to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
• This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. (Continue)
• (Continue) Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Will be subject to telework.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes funding and travel policies, guidelines, and regulations to review orders for proper entitlements, training rules and the use of federal funds; processing orders transactions. 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-6 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-7 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. Knowledge of a wide variety of personnel, finance and travel policies, practices and procedures found in AFI36-2254, Vol(s) 1 & 3; AFI65-109, DOD Financial Management Regulations (FMR) Volume 7A, the JTR regulations and precedents; and the systems and related documents used to gather and analyze outstanding orders. 2. Knowledge of AROWS-R and the ability to process all types of orders, AFRC programs and policies. 3. Ability to access supporting documentation from all applicable personnel, finance, and travel databases. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing, to include ability to conduct briefings or training classes for small groups. Ability to learn or acquire knowledge from a variety of detailed instructions and procedures. 4. Knowledge of personal computer hardware and software used for processing orders, providing customer service, preparing metrics and/or reports and accomplishing training. General knowledge of AFRC programs and policies. 5. Knowledge of word processing automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents such as form letters, memos and reports. Working knowledge of MPA and RPA programs and other general Reserve programs. 6. Skill in dealing with difficult customers and high stress conversations with tact and diplomacy. Customers will be from outside the immediate organization and will include General officers. Working knowledge of MPA and RPA programs and other general Reserve programs. 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

There is no education requirement for this position.

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

Contacts

• Address MacDill AFB 8011 Tampa Point Blvd Ste 4 MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]