HR SPEC (MILITARY) Job in Charleston, WV

Vacancy No. WV-12884308-AF-26-010 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $61,722.00 to $80,243.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/23/2026 Close Date 3/23/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Charleston, WV


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!

This job is open to

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Open to Areas 1, 2, AND 3. DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Duties

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

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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 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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:If you do not submit these forms, you will be deemed ineligible, and your name will not be referred to the hiring manager.

  1. Resume
    • Must provide Military Rank/Pay Grade for current members serving in the Armed Forces.
    • Include DSG/M-Day assignment information or provide other supporting documentation (v-MPF RIP, NGB 23A, etc.)
    • Cannot exceed 2 pages
  2. SF-50, AGR Orders, or ADOS Orders (Only if you are a fulltime employee of the National Guard)
    • Must be up-to-date and current
  3. Transcripts/Degree (If you wish to be certified based on education)
  4. Certification (If it is required in this announcement)
Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire; this questionnaire is filled out via the USA Jobs Announcement through www.usajobs.gov. ALL applications and supporting documents MUST be submitted through www.usajobs.gov electronically and must be submitted prior to midnight of the closing date. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, and faxed applications will NOT be accepted or considered. Missing required documents will prevent you from being found eligible for this position and will prevent you from being referred to the hiring manager.DO NOT SUBMIT MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

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 of this announcement. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12884308

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No documents will be accepted after 11:59 PM (EST) of the closing date of the announcement.

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 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.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Nicholas Kauff
Phone
3043416154
Email
nicholas.kauff@us.af.mil
Address
WV 130th AW
1679 Coonskin Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
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.

In the event you receive a non-eligible notification, and you believe this decision was made in error; you have 5 working days from the day it was received in your inbox to send an appeal to the servicing Human Resources Office. The appeal will be sent via email to ng.wv.wvarng.list.hrostaffing@army.mil and must include the following information: Announcement number, Announcement title, reason of non-eligibility that you received from USA Jobs, and your justification as to why this decision was erroneous. New documentation cannot be accepted after the closing date of this announcement and will not be used in an appeal request. The appeal process is APPLICANT driven. HRO will not accept appeals from selecting officials on the applicant's behalf and will not communicate with the selecting official regarding the appeal processes status.