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HR SPEC (MILITARY)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
130TH AIRLIFT WING

Summary

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!

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/23/2026 to 03/23/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Charleston, WV
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 3 Years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
WV-12884308-AF-26-010
Control number
858582600

Duties

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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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
  • The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • Ability to establish effective profession working relationships with coworkers and customers, contribution to cooperative working environment and successful accomplish of the mission.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

Qualifications

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.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

APPOINTMENT FACTORS:

  • This appointment is to an Indefinite position in the Excepted Service. The position possesses the potential for non-competitive conversion to a permanent appointment, subject to the availability of resources.
  • Employment can be terminated with a 30-day notice without cause. This position is authorized to be filled as long as there are funds to support it not to exceed 5 years.
  • In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.

DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
Area 1: Current On-board Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Permanent, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) and Permanent AGRs in the West Virginia National Guard at the advertised location.
Area 2: Current On-board Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Permanent, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) and Permanent AGRs in the West Virginia National Guard.
Area 3: WVNG Army M-Day and Air Force DSG (Drill-Status Guardsmen,) Temporary Title 32 Technicians, Temporary AGR (OTOT), and national guardsmen serving on Full-time National Guard Duty - Operational Support Orders (ADOS).
Area 4: Federal re-employable eligible employees, National Guardsmen outside of the WVNG, and U.S Citizens willing to join the West Virginia National Guard as a condition of employment.

Permanent Change of Station: PCS funds are not available for this position.

Incentives: Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for this position.

All WVNG positions are pending availability of resources and funds.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your documents will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

  • Plagiarism in an applicant's resume from any position description or qualification standard written by NGB or OPM will result in an automatic disqualification.
  • HRO will not search for missing information or infer about aspects of an applicant's application. The information therein must be clear and unambiguous for an eligibility determination.
  • DSG and M-Day applicants will be required to include their part-time experience or current status in the West Virginia National Guard in their resume to prove eligibility for Consideration in Area 3.
  • All supporting documentation required for eligibility certification will be explicitly listed in the Required Documents section on USA Jobs. Applicants that fail to produce all documents listed in this section before the announcement closes will be disqualified.
  • Resumes alone are not sufficient as proof of documentation.
If you are found eligible, you will be referred in numerical order of area of consideration to the hiring manager for employment consideration. If you are found eligible and were not referred to the hiring manager, then your application will be held until the hiring manager requests your respective area.

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