Lead Human Resources Assistant ( Military)
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Posted: January 12, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$50,460 - $65,599
per year
Type
Full Time
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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).
This job involves supporting human resources tasks for the Air Force Reserve Command, such as helping with employee orientation, educational support, and coordinating personnel programs for the commander's staff.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in HR administration, especially in military or government settings, who enjoys organizing details and solving support issues.
Candidates with a mix of practical experience and relevant education will thrive in this role.
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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).
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 Positions, Human Resources Assistance, Series 0203.
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 include: Knowledge of, and skill in applying, an extensive body of civilian and military HR rules, procedures, and operations concerning orientation of new employees and the advancement and educational support for the service member sufficient to: perform a wide variety of interrelated and/or non-standard HR support assignments; plan, coordinate, develop facts and/or resolve support problems in one or more HR specialties.
OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one year of graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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 your transcripts.
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:
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