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 manage Air Force Reserve accessions in accordance with applicable law, policy, and regulation.

Duties

Analyzes and interprets laws, DoDIs, AFIs, and higher headquarters guidance to implement and manage Air Force Reserve Accession processes and procedures to meet resource requirements for current and emerging Reserve missions. Provides Reserve Accession authoritative advisories, technical assistance, procedural guidance, and recommendations regarding Reserve Accessions; responds to Air Force, DoD, Congressional and other high level inquiries. Applies in-depth knowledge and understanding to use, manipulate, and apply various functions of the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) in order to input transactions and analyze output products used to control, assess, evaluate, track, approve/disapprove, and communicate tranacation status information as relates to the total Reserve Accession process. Performs special projects which includes preparing and staffing written correspondence, briefings and other documentation.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is 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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to go TDY or travel in military and/or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime.

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 Positions for the 0203, Human Resources Assistant Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of, and skill in applying, military laws, HR rules, procedures, policies and operations concerning military assignment requirements sufficient to make initial and final determination on reserve member's eligibility for assignments. Provides authoritative guidance on behalf of AFRC and USAF/RE to assigned AFRC organizations, commanders, and unit members in a range of occupations, which are predominately professional and administrative in nature, regarding assignment actions; review records and documents to develop facts and issues; research and provide explanations regarding rules, procedures and requirements to ARC employees; outline options for the case and recommend appropriate action; and answer questions and prepare reports pertaining to the case. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. 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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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 of and ability to apply an extensive body of military reserves Accessions program HR laws, rules, procedures, policies, business practices and operations concerning Reserve Accessions. 2. Knowledge of fundamental Air Reserve Component, Recruiting and Accessions programs policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques for Air Force Reserve mission with the ability to work under the pressure of established deadlines and frequent unprogrammed short suspense's. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of format, content, and uses of the military personnel record, procedures and requirements regarding its maintenance. 4. Ability to gather and analyze facts, and draw conclusions from information, and to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. 5. Ability to perform Accessions management advisory services in regard to immediate, specific, non-controversial problems of limited scope. Analyze, interpret and articulate publications, directives and laws on appointment, enlistment and assignment policy and procedures; understand how they work interchangeably and coordinate different actions through appropriate DOD, AFPC, ARC and internal offices. 6. Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices. Comprehensive knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software. Ability to work independently on assigned projects. Sets and achieves goals without external motivations. 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.

********************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

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]