HR SPEC (MILITARY) Job in Kirtland AFB, NM

Vacancy No. NM-12819716-AF-T32-025-018 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $89,583.00 to $116,463.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/17/2025 Close Date 11/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Kirtland AFB, NM


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
NEW MEXICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD
*You must be a member of the New Mexico Air National Guard to be eligible for this position

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (MILITARY), Position Description Number D1546000 and is part of the NM 150th Special Operations Wing, National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in State Air National Guard (ANG) Headquarters. The purpose of this position is to provide staff assistance, guidance, and direction concerning ANG personnel, administration, training, recruiting, retention, incentive, and budgetary matters to the Administrative Officer, the Adjutant General, the Assistant Adjutant General (Air), state ANG staff and state ANG units, and to provide supervisory guidance to assigned State ANG Headquarters personnel.

  • Provides state level coordination of all military personnel programs, including but not limited to: enlistment, appointment, performance evaluation reports,promotions, officer and enlisted selective retention, discharges, separations,recruiting, retention, incentives, and training. Develops state-level programs,publications, policies, and procedures. Manages the state and federal programs for awards, decorations, special recognition, and other incentive/retentionenhancement efforts. Monitors and executes state-level responsibilities regarding all military personnel assignments, reassignments, classification actions, and professional military education. Conducts in-depth research on difficult personnel cases, administrative matters, medical, and training problems.Provides technical and specialized data, background material and references,and determines solutions and courses of action to be followed. Monitors manning, manpower authorizations, and organizational changes. Maintains frequent contact with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air National Guard Support Center (ANGSC), Air Force Military Personnel Center (AFMPC), Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), and other appropriate agencies.
  • Coordinates a statewide incentive program, and serves as the focal point for all matters pertaining to the program. Works closely with the unit commanders and their representatives in the operation of the incentive program. Ensures thatfunds are only authorized to those specialties that the unit commander has designated as eligible consistent with valid unit manning vacancy requirements.
  • Responsible for the management of the State ANG Retention Program for enlisted and officer personnel. Coordinates personnel policies, directives, and procedures to identify and eliminate ineffective procedures. Evaluates data,reports, studies, and other information as a basis for initiating corrective actions on programs. Recommends policies and procedures for enhancing both thestate and Air National Guard Enlisted Retention Program.
  • Serves as principal assistant to the Administrative Officer and in his/herabsence ensures continuity of operations. Assists in maintaining orderly and efficient accomplishment of the office administrative workload.
  • Manages the state Officer Effectiveness Report Program. Provides information to staff personnel regarding trends, and informs commanders of current policies and procedures.
  • Manages the federal and state ANG Military Awards Program. Develops and implements program guidance. Monitors the effectiveness, equitableness, and adequacy of unit level military awards programs.
  • Assists in the investigation of and may represent the department on Congressional and other high level inquiries. Drafts official replies to Congressional inquiries.
  • Monitors the ANG Schools Program and performs follow-on training for Professional Military Education (PME) and all technical schools not associated with inactive duty training. Ensures appropriate orders are issued in accordance with governing directives.
  • Conducts research on difficult individual personnel and administrative problems; provides technical and specialized data, background material, and references; and recommends solutions and courses of action to be followed. Drafts policies and procedures affecting personnel programs, administrative management, and program development for statewide implementation.
  • Responsible for supervisory personnel management functions. Schedules and approves leave requests for subordinates; establishes performance standards, and makes formal appraisals of work performance; practices good position management policy; initiates announcements of vacancies, and makes selection from available candidates.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, 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.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Please see "Additional Information" section regarding NGB's Probationary/ Trial Period.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Officer (O-4 and below)

Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 38F

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must possess a wide range of military human resource concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

  • Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
  • Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
  • Education, certifications or licensures.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12819716

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

Jonelle Suina
Address
NM 150th Special Operations Wing
Kirtland AFB
Albuquerque, NM 87117-5875
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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