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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Department of the Air Force

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$53,361 - $69,371

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GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves coordinating personnel programs for the Air Force Reserve Command's support staff, handling employee transactions, acting as a link between units and HR teams, and training reservists on these tasks.

It's a good fit for someone with HR experience who enjoys organizing people-related processes in a military setting and has strong administrative skills.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow rules while supporting team operations.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent, involving HR rules, employee orientation, and support tasks
  • OR one full year of graduate education in Human Resources or related field (transcripts required)
  • OR combination of experience and education totaling 100% of requirements
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-06 within the last 52 weeks
  • Knowledge of military and civilian personnel policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Proficiency in office automation software and online HR resources
  • Ability to analyze data, assess resources, and resolve HR support problems

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the personnel program coordinator for the Commander's Support Staff (CSS).

Processes personnel transactions for the supported units and serves as liaison with the Force Support Flight/Squadron; additionally, trains reservists in all tasks of the position.

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.

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 applying, extensive body of Human Resources rules, procedures, and operations concerning orientation of new employees and the advancement and educational support for members, performing a wide variety of interrelated and/or non-standard HR support assignments; and planning, coordinating, developing facts and/or resolve support problems in one or more HR specialties.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least one full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the position such as, Human Resources, which demonstrates my knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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%.

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-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.

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 skill in applying, an extensive body of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and publications. 2.

Knowledge of, and skill in applying, an extensive body of civilian personnel guidelines and the master labor agreement. 3.

Thorough knowledge of the mission, functions, and policies of the organization. 4.

Knowledge of office automation software programs, tools, and techniques (including complex documents containing tables and/or graphs as well as online human resources (HR) resources to obtain information accessible over the internet) to support office operations.

5. Skill in assessing resource requirements. 6. Ability to analyze data/products. 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:

Applies an extensive body of human resources (HR) rules, procedures, and operations sufficient to provide unit personnel support services.

Uses guidelines that have gaps in specificity and are not applicable to all work situations to manage, prepare, and maintain documentation concerning reservists' participation.

Assists in planning and monitoring manpower resource requirements and ensuring systems are synchronized.

Serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the force support flight/squadron on military and civilian personnel issues.

Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 6R-AFPC-12864288-074070-ADG