HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) with Security Clearance

Duties ***About the Agency information has been placed in the Qualifications section*** Processes standard actions for assigned area such as assignment, enlistment, reenlistment, promotion, awards, performance evaluation, routine boards, separation, or similar matters and performs a substantive review of records to determine eligibility for actions. Advises customers on eligibility requirements and processing procedures. May assist in providing informational briefings on assigned area using materials developed by others. Reviews action request, identifies gaps or inconsistencies in the record, and initiates action to obtain needed data. Verifies eligibility and other requirements have been met. Obtains appropriate coordination. Collects and assembles documents for inclusion in records for board actions. Ensures completeness and proper forwarding of records to board. Reviews reports, forms, documentation, and other related information concerning Air Force members and constructs/maintains military personnel records or portion pertinent to assigned area. Recognizes errors, gaps, or inconsistencies. Obtains specific data needed for the completion, verification, and/or updating of personnel forms/records. Makes additions, revisions, or deletions to service records or files to keep them current, complete, and accurate in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Researches and/or provides factual information regarding directly applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements and/or to provide explanations of actions taken or recommended. Performs clerical support to ensure efficient office operations. Receives and answers routine telephone inquiries or refers to appropriate staff. Receives and refers visitors. Answers recurring questions and resolves clerical and administrative problems. Distributes mail and messages. Establishes controls and suspense dates and follows up on suspense dates to ensure that required actions and responses are made within deadlines. Updates and posts manuals on policies and directives. Maintains files of correspondence, regulations, directives, letters, and other publications. Determines, processes, and follows-up on a wide variety of entitlement, allowance, and indebtedness actions. Reviews pay accounts and service records to identify and correct pay account irregularities. Reviews and completes a variety of entitlement, allowance, and indebtedness actions required to update a service member's pay account. Verifies eligibility, determines/authorizes entitlements, and makes adjustments to records based on military pay rules, regulations, laws, procedures, or operations governing each entitlement, allowance, and indebtedness. Reviews pay accounts to determine correct disbursement of entitlements and allowances upon separation. Processes actions to automated system(s). Resolves problem cases/discrepancies and initiates follow-up action as required. Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc., pertaining to assigned area of military personnel. Specific processing functions involved require a varying number and sequence of steps and use of different functions from one assignment to another. Uses word-processing software to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print forms, memos, and letters; uses existing database or spreadsheet software to create, enter, revise, sort, calculate, or retrieve data for reports; and uses graphics software to provide graphs and charts for reports and presentations. Independently carries out familiar assignments in accordance with previous instructions, standard procedures for creating documents, or entering or retrieving data, and established use of software packages. Recognizes differences in existing procedures and applications and makes choices from among established alternatives. Steps and procedures differ in terms of the type of document or specific report to be produced or edited, the specific formatting required for a document, the existence of prerecorded formats, and other differences of a factual nature. Transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using personal computers or workstations that are networked or linked to other computers or workstations. May use electronic publications library to access directives. May use electronic forms program to access and complete required forms. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance * 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html * Position requires a Secret security clearance * May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. * Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. * Employee may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. * All federal employees are required to have direct deposit * 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. Qualifications About the Agency: The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here . Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide 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 In addition to meeting the requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade [NK-01/GS-04], or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes maintaining office or personnel records, greeting and directing customers and personnel, and assisting in preparing reports. 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 the military personnel regulations and procedures relating to transactions processed. 2. Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters. 3. Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures. 4. Knowledge of the military personnel automated system and of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR 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. A bachelor's degree may be used for substitution of education for specialized experience. 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 AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NK-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-07. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP el