Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of a GS-11&12 position: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Human Resources Specialist (Info Sys/Military), GS-0201-13.

Duties

GS-13 Primary Purpose To serve as the Air Education Training Command (AETC) A1 administrator/technical expert for military personnel data, systems, requirements, pay issues, working groups, and data analysis requests. When the Air Force transitions to new platforms, like Air Force Integrate Personnel and Pay System (AFIPPS), this position is responsible for ensuring the command is ready and has a smooth transition. This position participates and briefs the status of pay cases at the A1/FM Pers/Pay working group and A1/FM Pers/Pay Council. This position supports Force Support Squadrons (FSS) and Finance offices across the command in troubleshooting, training, and resolving the most difficult technical problems associated with pay cases. The position coordinates, validates, and makes recommendations as the command senior analyst for Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS) and other military personnel tools that support Air Force programs. Additionally, this position provides comprehensive data analysis to obtain accurate statistics and approaches for presenting HR reports and graphics for presentation at AF/A1, other MAJCOMS, AFPC, Air University (AU), 19 Air Force (AF), 502 Air Base Wing, 59 Medical Wing, 2nd Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), HQ AETC Staff, and AETC Force Support Squadrons. Recognizes, evaluates, and analyzes issues and develops recommendations impacting command and Air Force programs and systems. DUTIES Represents HQ AETC, analyzing, evaluating, and tracking data to define problem and relationships, determine impacts, and provide recommends to improve/support Air Force level programs. Troubleshoots and resolves the most difficult technical and complex command wide pay cases. Participates in special projects, initiatives and performs special assignments. Represents the command as the military systems technical expert. Serves as the command focal point for all military personnel systems, system requirements, and PAS Code manager. ********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** 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 (honorable or general) 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

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Experience and knowledge of military personnel and data processing information system is highly desirable for immediate productivity.
• Its extremely desirable for the employee to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and ingenuity.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Performs other duties related to the position as needed.
• Centrally Managed Position at the GS-13 Level ONLY

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, 0201 Series. GS-11 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 includes : 1) Providing knowledge and understanding of military personnel data and military personnel information systems sufficient to assist in developing approaches to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and strategies governing the delivery of new emerging technologies. 2) Applying knowledge of federal military personnel management automated data processing functions, theories, and techniques and of basic relationships of the various personnel disciplines and their relationship to human resource data systems. 3) Assisting in analyzing military HR programs, practices, and procedures to assess the effectiveness and to provide recommendations for corrective actions. 4) Assisting in identifying, analyzing, and conceptualizing HR problems and developing alternative solutions and knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of concrete action plans to analyze organizational and operational problems. 5) Reviewing and initiating system changes that affect programs and reporting requirements. 6) Assisting in planning and organizing working groups to facilitate Enterprise solutions. 7) Assisting in gathering, analyzing, and presenting information to plan and organize work. 8) Establishing working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 9) Communicating orally and in writing through clear, concise, and accurate memoranda, letters, documents, briefings, and reports. OR EDUCATION:Successful completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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 with your application. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Providing knowledge and understanding of military personnel data and military personnel information systems to assist in developing approaches to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and strategies governing the delivery of new emerging technologies. 2) Applying knowledge of federal military personnel management automated data processing functions, theories, and techniques and of basic relationships of the various personnel disciplines and their relationship to human resource data systems. 3) Analyzing military HR programs, practices, and procedures to assess the effectiveness and to provide recommendations for corrective actions. 4) Identifying, analyzing, and conceptualizing HR problems and developing alternative solutions and knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of concrete action plans to analyze organizational and operational problems. 5) Reviewing and recommending system changes that affect programs and reporting requirements. 6) Representing the organization as a military personnel analyst within and outside the organization and gaining support for program goals. 7) Planning, organizing, and participating in working groups to facilitate Enterprise solutions. 8) Gathering, analyzing, and presenting information to plan and organize work. 9) Establishing working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 10) Communicating orally and in writing through clear, concise, and accurate memoranda, letters, documents, briefings, and reports. (GS-11/12) 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: Knowledge of and thorough understanding of military personnel data and military personnel information systems sufficient to serve as the A1 representative to develop approaches to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and strategies governing the delivery of new emerging technologies. Knowledge of federal military personnel management automated data processing functions, theories, and techniques and of basic relationships of the various personnel disciplines and their relationship to human resource data systems to lead/or function as an expert for military personnel information systems for a business process, system requirements, or working group project team. Skill in analyzing military HR programs, practices, and procedures to assess the effectiveness and to provide recommendations for corrective actions. Skill in reasoning and ability to identify, analyze and conceptualize HR problems and develop alternative solutions and broad knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of concrete action plans to analyze organizational and operational problems. Ability to gather, analyze, and present information and to plan and organize work independently. Ability to review and initiate system changes that affect Air Force programs and reporting requirements. Ability to plan, organize, and lead working groups to facilitate Enterprise solutions. Ability to represent AETC as the senior military personnel analyst both within and outside the organization and gain support for program goals. Ability to communicate orally and through clear, concise, and technically accurate memoranda, letters, documents, briefings, and reports. Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. (Continued in Education Section)

Education

Qualifications Continued

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Providing knowledge and understanding of military personnel data and military personnel information systems sufficient to serve as the A1 representative to develop approaches to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and strategies governing the delivery of new emerging technologies. 2) Applying knowledge of federal military personnel management automated data processing functions, theories, and techniques and of basic relationships of the various personnel disciplines and their relationship to human resource data systems to lead/or function as an expert for military personnel information systems for a business process, system requirements, or working group project team. 3) Analyzing military HR programs, practices, and procedures to assess the effectiveness and to provide recommendations for corrective actions. 4) Identifying, analyzing, and conceptualizing HR problems and developing alternative solutions and knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of concrete action plans to analyze organizational and operational problems. 5) Reviewing and initiating system changes that affect programs and reporting requirements. 6) Representing the organization as the senior military personnel analyst both within and outside the organization and gain support for program goals. 7) Planning, organizing, and leading working groups to facilitate Enterprise solutions. 8) Gathering, analyzing, and presenting information to plan and organize work independently. 9) Establishing working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 10) Communicating orally and in writing through clear, concise, and technically accurate memoranda, letters, documents, briefings, and reports.

(GS-13) 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. Mastery knowledge of and thorough understanding of military personnel data and military personnel information systems sufficient to serve as the A1 representative to develop approaches to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and strategies governing the delivery of new emerging technologies.
2. Mastery knowledge of federal military personnel management automated data processing functions, theories, and techniques and of basic relationships of the various personnel disciplines and their relationship to human resource data systems to lead/or function as an expert for military personnel information systems for a business process, system requirements, or working group project team.
3. Skill in analyzing military HR programs, practices, and procedures to assess the effectiveness and to provide recommendations for corrective actions. Ability to plan, organize, and lead working groups to facilitate Enterprise solutions.
4. Skill in reasoning and ability to identify, analyze and conceptualize HR problems and develop alternative solutions and broad knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of concrete action plans to analyze organizational and operational problems.
5. Ability to review and initiate system changes that affect Air Force programs and reporting requirements. Ability to represent AETC as the senior military personnel analyst both within and outside the organization and gain support for program goals.
6. Ability to gather, analyze, and present information and to plan and organize work independently. Ability to plan, organize, and lead working groups to facilitate Enterprise solutions. Ability to communicate orally and through clear, concise, and technically accurate memoranda, letters, documents, briefings, and reports.

FEDERAL TIG REQUIREMENT FOR GS POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. 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.

• One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
• One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
• One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.

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 JBSA Randolph AFB 550 D Street East JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]