CIVILIAN PAY TECHNICIAN
Air Education and Training Command
Posted: February 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Department of the Air Force
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Salary
$85,447 - $111,087
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves providing human resources support to personnel in an intelligence unit of the Air Force, handling tasks like managing staff, resources, and budgets while ensuring compliance with policies.
It's ideal for someone with experience in administrative HR roles who can handle complex, non-routine tasks in a secure government environment.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional comfortable with classified information and working independently.
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an HR Civilian Personnel Program Specialist responsible for a wide variety of HR administrative support services to all assigned personnel of 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) on a variety of administrative and technical duties involving personnel management, resources management, and manpower analysis management issues.
This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).
The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level.
The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.
Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of a professional or administrative occupation as previously described that has been supplemented either by (a) skill gamed through job experience to permit independent performance of recruiting assignments, or (b) expanded professional or administrative knowledge gained through relevant graduate study or experience, which has provided skill in carrying out assignments, operations, and procedures in the occupation that are significantly more difficult and complex than those covered by degree A-5, or (c) practical knowledge of a wide range of technical methods, principles, and practices similar to a narrow area of a professional field and skill in applying this knowledge to such assignments as the design and planning of difficult, but well-precedent projects..
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related 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 transcripts AND 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 and ability to apply established rules, priorities, commitments, policies and program goals to respond to fluctuating workloads and perform more complex non-routine assignments 2.
Knowledge of DoD and Air Force personnel systems and programs, relevant to administrative procedures, including researching, formulating, and providing guidance to other members. 3.
Knowledge of DoD and Air Force funding policies and programs, relevant to budgetary procedures, including planning, programming, maintaining/recording, and execution of funds. 4.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions. 5.
Ability to make authoritative judgements; and prepare effective analyses, briefings, and reports. 6.
Knowledge of security practices and procedures for the protection of classified material CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
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. Major Duties:
DUTY 1: Provides guidance to commanders, supervisors, and managers on a broad scope of performance management issues in coordination with ACC/A1 Civilian Personnel Section (CPS).
The purpose of this position is to perform Civilian Personnel duties under the Mission Support branch in support of the wing's civilian personnel program.
Servers as a Management Support Specialist with assignments that may be difficult, designed to provide experience and training related to the support program and its sphere of operation within the 70th ISRW und Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA).
DUTY 2: Serves as the Wing primary point of contact for Civilian Personnel services involving position management, staffing, placement, and classification.
Provides input to local operating policy and internal procedures for implementation of new/changed requirements.
DUTY 3: Serves as a civilian personnel program management specialist coordinating and implementing a myriad of civilian personnel program services for the 70th ISRW.
Responsible for managing and maintaining the branch's annual Budget. Oversees the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program within Mission Support and serves as the primary Approving Official.
Responsible for addressing issues concerning civilian payroll matters. DUTY 4: Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.
Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses.
Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up.
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