Joint Human Resources Specialist (Military).

Responsibilities

• Manage, adjust, and reconcile joint reserve manpower requirements and database changes directly with Military Service activities, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), and Headquarters leadership to align with DoW policy.
• Function as the Air Force Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Unit Reserve Coordinator and Marine Corps Operational Sponsor, tracking readiness and executing diverse personnel actions (reassignments, gains/losses, and travel orders).
• Track man‑day utilization, draft administrative correspondence, and monitor consolidated annual requirements for both the Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA) and Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) budgets.
• Formulate mobilization operating procedures, review legislation, and provide structured officer/enlisted assignment recommendations to J9 leadership based on mission priorities and record briefs.
• Review, establish, and update all new and modified military position descriptions (PDs) within DLA to ensure logical duty compatibility and validate advanced educational requirements.
• Conduct regulatory research and develop comprehensive staff management studies to justify military staffing deviations and formulate recommendations for DLA and Service‑level approval.
• Direct the officer and enlisted reserve promotion programs, coordinating vacancy submissions, conducting final packet reviews, safeguarding selection results prior to public release, and initiating required reassignments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible (link).
• Security Requirements: Non‑critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. (more info)

Qualifications

To qualify for a Joint Human Resources Specialist (Military), your resume and supporting documentation must demonstrate specialized experience. One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position is required. To qualify at the GS‑12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time‑in‑grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time‑after‑competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement.

• Analyze, validate, and align Air Force and Marine Corps position authorizations and organizational manpower structures to identify vacancies, project staffing shortfalls, and ensure alignment with allocated end‑strength targets.
• Serve as an Air Force reserve program coordinator, executing orders via AROWS‑R, managing participation and inactive duty training (IDT) accounting in UTAPS, and processing accessions, assignments, promotions, and mobilizations.
• Resolve complex military personnel issues aligned to total force accountability standards, evaluation systems, and military board/precedent guidelines, advising leadership on force development and administrative separation or retention processes.

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Credit is given for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education substitution may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional Information

• DLA will provide Section 508‑conformant ICT to employees with disabilities; all public ICT interfaces must conform to applicable standards (5 C.F.R. 302.106; 36 C.F.R. 1194).
• The Defense Logistics Agency maintains a drug‑free workplace. Employees in drug‑testing designated positions must undergo pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, and reasonable‑suspicion testing. Refusal or a positive result can result in withdrawal of the job offer and a six‑month employment denial.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and dedicated to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position (full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent) and other factors. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefit details.