Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to administer all stages of crediting service for non-regular retirement and implementation to the Air Reserve Component (ARC) on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force.
Responsibilities
Is the sole AF functional expert responsible for creating service histories in the Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) for new members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, which establishes the definitive service date for which all critical career lifecycle eligibility such as accessions, promotions, training, and retirement are based. Responsible for analyzing, researching, compiling, creating and updating participation records in PCARS for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members. Responds to Air Force, DoD, Congressional and other high level inquiries.
Qualifications
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 GS-0203-7. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 1) Providing knowledge of and ability to apply an extensive body of military laws, HR rules, procedures, policies, and operations concerning sufficient military points crediting requirements. 2) Applying knowledge of general military HR system of record and office administrative and clerical procedures to include automated systems in the office automation hardware, software, and peripherals. 3) Working under pressure of deadlines and short suspense's. 4) Communicating effectively, orally and in writing and maintaining effective working relationships. 5) Selecting the law, regulation, procedure, or precedent that applies to specific cases 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: Knowledge of and ability to apply an extensive body of military laws, HR rules, procedures, policies and operations concerning sufficient military points crediting requirements. Knowledge of general military HR system of record and office administrative and clerical procedures to include automated systems in the office automation hardware, software and peripherals. Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and short suspense. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to select the law, regulation, procedure or precedent that applies to specific cases. 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.