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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 provide liaison duties between the 81st Training Group employees, the base Civilian Personnel Flight, base Manpower offices and all squadrons in the 81st Training Group. Responsibilities Serves as a focal point within the 81st Training Group / Resources Flight for the control and documentation of requests for civilian personnel actions. Assist in the administration of approximately 900 permanent party personnel training over 29,000 students annually at 6 academic training squadrons operating at four geographically separated locations. Provides continuing advice to all management levels within 81 TRG on employee relations, staffing, labor relations, employee development, benefits, awards, and classification and position management. Monitors the civilian recognition programs for 81 TRG and arranges for appropriate awards and retirement ceremonies. Use varied advanced functions of word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database software. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of standardized civilian personnel processes to include awards, union procedures, retirement and hiring procedures. Knowledge of the Unit Manning Document to include determining authorizations, processing changes to higher headquarters, pulling documents from database and charging appropriate cost centers for authorizations. Knowledge of and skill in applying a standardized body of human resources (HR) rules, procedures, and operations. Working knowledge of the staff functions of the office to maintain files, receives telephone calls and visitors, and process incoming mail. Good customer service skills with ability to articulate ideas and opinions in a formal and informal setting. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 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: Practical knowledge of civilian personnel management, automated programs and administration procedures. Practical knowledge of manpower management documents and procedures. Ability to read and interpret specific procedural guidelines pertaining to administrative support, including locally developed equipment operating (a qualified typist required) and document processing instructions, which are directly applicable to the work. Ability to analyze, verify, and correlate data; locate, assemble, and compose information for no routine reports, inquiries, and technical correspondence; plan; organize work; and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using tact and courtesy. Ability to use automated programs to produce necessary documentation. 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. Education Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. 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