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Posted: April 14, 2026 (0 days ago)

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HR SPEC (MIL)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$61,722 - $80,243

per year

Closes

GS-2 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $24,729 - $31,093

Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting human resources for military personnel in the Air National Guard, including advising leaders on HR policies, training staff, analyzing data, and providing guidance on programs that affect soldiers and their families.

It's a civilian role without military service requirements, focused on helping units manage their workforce effectively.

A good fit would be someone with HR experience in military or government settings who enjoys problem-solving, communicating clearly, and working with teams to support missions.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level in military or federal personnel programs
  • Knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and HR policies
  • Ability to advise commanders and supervisors on HR issues and provide procedural guidance
  • Skills in training personnel on military HR topics and conducting briefings
  • Proficiency in collecting, analyzing data, and preparing statistical reports for HR decisions
  • Strong communication skills, including clear English writing, speaking, and presenting
  • Experience interpreting directives and applying procedures in HR functional areas

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (MIL), Position Description Number PDT59004P1 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

This position is located in the Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Mission Support Group at an Air National Guard (ANG) flying wing.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: The applicant must have competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) that include military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments.

The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience at the GS-07 level which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs.

Experience serving as an advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) programs, Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, and staff members.

Provides guidance and assistance on unit program(s) for which responsible. Provides training to supervisors on all military human resources issues.

Analyzes data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of human resources matters that may involve or affect AGRs, drill status guardsmen, and/or family members.

Advises supervisors or managers within unit when actions may affect productivity or mission.

Conducts staff visits and trains personnel (AGRs), traditional drill status guardsmen, supervisors, managers, etc.) within the unit in all programs for which responsible.

Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program(s).

Provides commanders, supervisors, and the MPF staff with a variety statistical data reports pertaining to military HR issues to assist in HR management decisions.

Accomplishes/oversees the accomplishment of technical support work in each of the functional areas within this program area.

Incumbent has responsibility/accountability for assigned program accomplishment personally and through subordinate full time technicians and/or drill status guardsmen when assigned: If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position.

Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. c.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. e.

If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements. Major Duties:

As a HR SPEC (MIL), GS-0201-9, you will administer and accomplish functions of one or more of the following human resources programs: Career Enhancements, Customer Service, Employments, Relocations, and/or Readiness.

Serves as advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) programs. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, and staff members.

Provides guidance and assistance on unit program(s) for which responsible. Provides training to supervisors on all military human resources issues.

Analyzes data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of human resources matters that may involve or affect AGRs, drill status guardsmen, and/or family members.

Advises supervisors or managers within unit when actions may affect productivity or mission.

Conducts staff visits and trains personnel (AGRs), traditional drill status guardsmen, supervisors, managers, etc.) within the unit in all programs for which responsible.

Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program(s).

Provides commanders, supervisors, and the MPF staff with a variety statistical data reports pertaining to military HR issues to assist in HR management decisions.

Accomplishes/oversees the accomplishment of technical support work in each of the functional areas within this program area.

Incumbent has responsibility/accountability for assigned program accomplishment personally and through subordinate full time technicians and/or drill status guardsmen when assigned: Career Enhancements: Plans, directs, controls and provides advisory services on all aspects of the Career Enhancement program for both Active Guard Reserve (AGR), unit drill status guardsmen, full time technicians and potential members.

Develops internal policies and procedures governing administration of the following programs: Officer Performance Report/Enlisted Performance Report (OPR/EPR), and officer, enlisted promotions and enlisted demotions.

Monitors monthly reports on performance raters and changes of raters to maintain an accurate record.

Provides administrative control, management, development and advisory service for military awards and decorations.

Customer Service: -Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the Customer Service Program. Manages the Air Force Personnel Records System.

Develops procedures and establishes policy for building, updating, auditing, and accountability of and disposition of automated and manual records.

Monitors the maintenance and security of the Unit Personnel Record Group (UPRG) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and are safeguarded.

Manages the Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) program.

Is the focal point within the MPF for various entitlement programs (i.e., TRICARE medical/dental, Survivors Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Family Care Program, etc).

Relocations: Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the Relocation program for all members.

Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of the following programs: reassignments (voluntary/involuntary), separations (voluntary/involuntary), unsatisfactory participation, retirements, conditional releases, advise commanders' on stop-loss, activation periods, and demobilization, and inter- and intra-service transfers.

Employments: Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the human resources employment program.

Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of Personnel Employment programs to include inbound assignment for officer and airmen personnel; certification of military qualifications and assignment eligibility for AGRs, traditional drill status guardsmen applicants; and in-processing of personnel.

Readiness: Develops wing readiness plans for the administration of contingencies and mobilizations. Determines human resources requirements in support of mobilization.

Coordinates with gaining Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Headquarters, Personnel Readiness Center (PRC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and unit commanders regarding all matters concerning the activation and/or deployment of forces.

Manages the non-contingency duty status program. Manages contingency and exercise deployments. Serves as advisor to wing/unit commanders on deployment programs.

Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to wing/unit commanders, supervisors, staff members, and unit deployment managers (UDM) concerning deployment process.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MS-12936378-AF-26-035