Pacific Air Forces Hiring for HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) at Eielson AFB, Alaska Full Time

Summary Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-05/06 The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Assistant (Military) in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further deveop applicable basic and standard skills and techniques. (Continued below in Duties Section) Responsibilities (Continued from Summary) GS-07 The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Assistant(Military) with responsibility for assisting to perform duties in a full range of programs that impact each military member’s career including but not limited to: accessions, appointments, assignments, promotions, performance evaluations, strength accounting, retirements, awards, decorations and all related advisory services for assigned organizations. Duties GS-05 Performs developmental work assignments Performs recurring work assignments Participates in special studies and projects Prepares written correspondence and other documentation GS-06/07 Serves as Military Personnelist within the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) supporting the mission Serves as a technical authority for the installation on all elements of active duty military personnel specialties assigned to the Customer Support, Force Management and Career Developments elements of MPF Performs updates, inquires, and process actions through military personnel data systems Reviews products to identify and correct mismatched data in system and to ensure projections and confirmations have consummated and required actions have been taken Serves as support for Personnel Contingency Operations (PERSCO), with an emphasis on deployment and reception of forces, casualty assistance, disaster response, and strength and accountability Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 0203 Series. GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in the Human Resources Specialist (Military) field. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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 basic principles of Human Resources Specaialist (Military) or related field. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to learn basic techniques in the Human Resources Specialist (Military) field. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes basic knowledge and skills to apply standardized body of personnel rules, regulations, procedures and precedents to mission requirements. Knowledge of codding for personnel records using the automated personnel system. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one year of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of this position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work and must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and educaiton as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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: Have basic knowledge and skills to apply standardized body of personnel rules, regulations, procedures, and precedents to mission requirements. Knowledge of coding for personnel records using the automated personnel system. Skills receiving personnel action requests and reconciling with Air Force guidance, and developing supporting courses of action. Skill entering and retrieving personnel action data, and correcting data errors in data systems. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and maintain effective work relationships. Ability to input, store, retrieve data and perform quality review of data elements in data systems. GS-07 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 and skills to apply standardized body of personnel rules, regulations, procedures and precedents to mission requirements. Knowledge of codding for personnel records using the automated personnel system. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one year of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of this position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work and must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and educaiton as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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: Have basic knowledge and skills to apply standardized body of personnel rules, regulations, procedures, and precedents to mission requirements. Knowledge of coding for personnel records using the automated personnel system. Skills receiving personnel action requests and reconciling with Air Force guidance, and developing supporting courses of action. Skill entering and retrieving personnel action data, and correcting data errors in data systems. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and maintain effective work relationships. Ability to input, store, retrieve data and perform quality review of data elements in data systems. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. 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. 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 transcripts with 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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 – the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.