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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Department of the Air Force

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$64,448 - $83,787

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting military personnel in the Air Force Reserve by handling policies, readiness programs, and data analysis to keep units prepared and efficient.

It combines regular civil service work with reserve duties, including some travel and weekend training.

A good fit would be someone with HR experience in military settings, strong communication skills, and comfort using computers for personnel tasks.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, focusing on military personnel policies and readiness programs
  • Master's degree or 2 years of graduate education in a relevant field (e.g., HR management), or a combination of education and experience
  • Meet time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-07 if currently or recently in a GS position
  • In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, and publications
  • Proficiency with automated systems, personal computers, hardware, and software for HR tasks
  • Ability to analyze data, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and apply analytical techniques
  • Ability to meet Air Force Reserve requirements, including potential travel, overtime, and weekend work

Full Job Description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

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, Administrative and Management Positions, Human Resources Management Series, 0201.

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes thorough In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, rules, guidelines, instructions, etc., to understand readiness programs and converse with functional managers.

OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

or J.D. in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform 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%.

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

FEDERALTIME-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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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.

In-depth knowledge of military personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and publications. Knowledge of unit and wing mission. 2.

In-depth knowledge of the automated systems, personal computers, hardware, and software. 3. Ability to analyze data/products. 4.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals, both orally and in writing. 5. Knowledge of personnel readiness programs. 6.

Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: Incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.

The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed30 percent of total responsibilities.

Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends.

Incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY)assignments. May be required to work overtime to meet special workload demands.

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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position.

ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.

Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve.

Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.

A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.

The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e.

honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements.

In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to administer the personnel readiness program, provide technical guidance and assistance to commander within organization on all aspects of the program.

This is an Air Reserve Technician(ART) position. Plans, organizes, and makes overall plans for the accomplishment of Installation Personnel Readiness functions.

Develops wing readiness plans for the administration of contingencies, mobilization, disasters(manmade or natural) and national emergencies. Manages Contingency and Exercise deployments.

Manages Deployment Systems. Personnel Support for Contingency Operations (PERSCO) mission ready and training.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 6N-ARTE-12911681-157323-MRM