Duty Identifier

Advises commanders, supervisors, and enlisted personnel on force management programs as well as Enlisted Professional Enhancement opportunities. Facilitates Informed Decision Seminars and provides informational guidance on career decisions.

Monitors mandatory pay and benefits briefings program to ensure Airmen are briefed at appropriate intervals. Assists unit-level commanders and superintendents in the development of front-line supervisors by creating learning opportunities to support desired audience.

Advises separating enlisted personnel on Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard program benefits and opportunities. Assists supervisors and commanders in counseling enlisted personnel on reenlistment opportunities, retraining, and benefits.

Monitors force management initiatives and assists Force Support Squadron in the advertisement, education, and execution of programs to meet AF objectives.

Works with Air Reserve Component (ARC) counterparts and recruiters to advertise benefits and opportunities of Reserve and Guard duty. Prepares and distributes publicity to airmen contemplating a career decision.

Plans, organizes, and directs NCO and SNCO Professional Enhancement (PE) Courses. Plans and organizes requirements for education, facilities, space equipment, visual aids, and supplies.

Plans and organizes phases of education, student flow, and class schedules consistent with production goals and available resources. Instructs or coordinates to obtain subject matter expert instructors for PE subjects. Coordinates with unit commanders and first sergeants to schedule attendees.

Provides functional oversight for the First Term Airmen Course. The DA will perform and/or facilitate all FTAC responsibilities.

Plans and organizes requirements for education, facilities, space equipment, visual aids, and supplies. Plans and organizes phases of education, student flow, and class schedules consistent with production goals and available resources. Coordinates with unit commanders and first sergeants to schedule attendees.

Assists the Force Support Squadron in disseminating information on personnel programs and new guidance that affects the base populace.

Provides management consultant services relating to career opportunities, progression, and planning. Conducts and administers symposiums, workshops, or conferences; interprets organizational surveys; evaluates program management effectiveness and provides feedback.

Specialty Qualifications

Knowledge is mandatory of the organization, mission, policies, and personnel management with emphasis on personnel and administration, and counseling techniques.

• Be in the grade of E-7 or E-8. The specific grade requirement is determined by the authorized grade listed in the Unit Manning Document at each location.
• For Reg AF E-7 positions, approved candidate on the development special duty nomination list.
• For Reg AF E-8 positions, must have commander’s recommendation.
• Must be able to obtain 3 or more years retainability prior to HYT.
• Skill level qualification commensurate with grade.
• Overall rating of "Exceeded some, but not all expectations" or "Exceeded most, if not all expectations" on last 3 EPRs.
• Outstanding in appearance, military bearing, professional military image, and conduct both on/off duty.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate well with others.
• Have superb counseling and briefing skills.
• Have no record of disciplinary action that resulted in Article 15 or Unfavorable Information File for the past 3 years.
• Applicants must have scored 75 or above on last three fitness tests, no failure on any portion within the last 12 months.
• Must meet all qualification requirements IAW AFI 36-2670, Chapter 2, Total Force Career Assistance Advisor and Enlisted Professional Enhancement Programs, for additional qualifications.

• No recorded evidence of emotional instability, personality disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems.
• No record of substance abuse, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• No non-judicial punishment or administrative action (Letter of Reprimand, Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling, or Record of Individual Counseling) based on sexual assault, sexual harassment, physical abuse or unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in AFI 36-2909, Professional and Unprofessional Relationships.
• Never been convicted by a civilian court of Category 1, 2, or 3 offenses, nor exceeded the accepted number of category 4 offenses. Category 3 and 4 traffic offenses alone are not disqualifying.

• Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
• For retention of this SDI, no record of disciplinary action (LOR or Article 15) or referral EPR after award of SDI.

Civilian Career Options

High Salary: $139,280

Low Salary: $60,140

• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors: $60,140
• Human Resources Specialists: $64,240
• Industrial-Organizational Psychologists: $139,280
• Instructional Coordinators: $66,490