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Posted: February 23, 2026 (0 days ago)

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HR SPEC (MILITARY)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$61,722 - $80,243

per year

Closes

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves advising military leaders on human resources issues for full-time staff in the Air National Guard, such as personnel management and training, while providing support to ensure smooth operations between civilian and military roles.

It's a technician position that requires active military membership and focuses on helping supervisors handle HR matters at the base level.

A good fit would be someone with HR experience in a military or government setting who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment serving their community and nation.

Key Requirements

  • Enlisted military rank between E1 and E6 (or waiver via memorandum)
  • Membership in the Air National Guard with compatible military skill assignment
  • At least one year of specialized experience in human resources programs equivalent to the next lower grade
  • General experience in clerical or office work demonstrating ability to learn HR skills
  • Knowledge of DoD, U.S. Air Force, or similar HR processes and business competencies
  • Ability to advise commanders and supervisors on HR matters affecting full-time employees
  • Dual status technician role requiring both military and civilian duties

Full Job Description

THIS IS A INDEFINITE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.

We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E6 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below.

When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

***ENLISTED ONLY*** All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank.

The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position.

The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.

An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level.

Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S.

Army, or U.S. Air Force. Major Duties:

Position Description # D2699000 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) with an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Mission Support Group, Force Support Squadron.

This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification.

Its purpose is to provide human resources services to Title 32 (T32) Technician, Title 5 (T5), and Active Guard Reserves (AGRs).

The position is a remote from the Human Resources Office (HRO) and embedded within the Military Personnel Section.

The primary function of this position is to provide guidance, advise, support and clerical assistance on human resource matters to commanders, line supervisors, managers, and technicians at the base or unit organizational level and to coordinate such matters with the HRO.

MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Serves as advisor to commanders and supervisors on human resources (HR) programs affecting full-time employees.

Monitors nexus between full time personnel and military readiness and advises leadership on impacts of military decisions on full time personnel management.

Analyzes data and making determinations regarding various human resources matters that may involve or may affect employees.

Assist the HRO with staff visits and training full time personnel, supervisors, managers, etc. within the unit in all programs for which responsible.

My assist in conducting periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program. 2.

Works with HRO and the Wing to accomplish a wide range of human resources transactions for employees related to recruitment, placement, classification, employee and labor relations, benefits, entitlements, training, and incentive awards.

These duties require technical understanding and knowledge of numerous human resources and military guidelines, regulations, instructions, directives, procedures, policies, and precedent situations involving analyzing the interrelationship and impact various human resources actions in different functional areas may have on personnel.

3. Advises and provides comprehensive procedural and technical guidance to managers and supervisors in the areas of recruitment, placement, separation, and retirement.

Tracks and coordinates hiring system actions for Wing. Obtains vacancy requirements from functional area supervisors and prepares requests for vacancy announcements.

Forwards request to the HRO for final approval. Upon receipt of the announcement, incumbent makes distribution to units/sections.

Furnishes information to employees or job applicants regarding vacancies and mandatory requirements for competitive/excepted status positions.

May assist HRO with certificates f eligibility to selecting supervisors, coordinating selections/non-selections with HRO as appropriate.

Coordinates the completion of necessary documents of civilian personnel who deploy, mobilize, separate, retire, etc.

Advises and provides detailed guidance or specific information on benefits and services including, but not limited to; thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries, uncommon tours of duty, Office of Workmen's Compensation (OWCP) claims, disciplinary actions, performance ratings.

Processes requests for training and incentive awards. 4. Maintains and reviews the Unit Manning Document (UMD) validating the position description number, title, series, grade, and resourcing.

Compiles necessary statistics to reflect current status, and accurate consumption of allocated requirements and resources for the purpose of accomplishing a planned hiring program that will meet programmed year end strength and future projections and requirements.

Assist HRO with advising Military Personnel Section, Force Support Squadron, and higher-level leadership on changes to full time resources or requirements.

Monitors full time manpower studies and application to unit manning documents and advises on and coordinates full time personnel actions associated with manpower changes. 5.

Provides assistance to the Wing, managers and supervisors in resolving AGR problems relative to day-to-day operations.

Serves as primary point-of-contact regarding AGR matters between the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and the HRO.

Processes all military human resources actions associated with a military assignment of an AGR member. Conducts orientation program to outline military requirements, benefits, and entitlements.

Implements and interprets AGR policies and programs. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: WV-12884308-AF-26-010