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Personnel

Performs and administers personnel programs, including procurement, professional development, classification, assignments, promotions, separations, personnel support for contingency operations (PERSCO), and personal affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Personnel officer develops plans and policies for operation of personnel, social actions, and education and training, determining the functional responsibilities, manning requirements, assignment of personnel, facilities and services according to program management and resource capabilities. Other responsibilities include organizing social actions programs to help commanders prevent substance abuse and ensure equal opportunity in support of mission readiness, as well as developing and improving work methods and procedures.

Personnel officers coordinate with operating and staff agencies to ensure integration, and timely and accurate execution of personnel, social actions, and education and training programs and plans. They also correlate report data to foster and develop program management consistent with Air Force mission requirements, and consult with commanders and staff personnel on priority of training programs.

Civilian Opportunities

Civilian Personnel (Human Resource Manager)

Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resource Managers recruit and interview employees, and advise on hiring decisions in accordance with policies and requirements that have been established in conjunction with top management. In an effort to improve morale and productivity and limit job turnover, they also help their firms effectively use employee skills, provide training opportunities to enhance those skills, and boost employee satisfaction with their jobs and working conditions. Although some jobs in the human resources field require only limited contact with people outside the office, dealing with people is an essential part of the job.

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