Third-Tier Recruiter

What does a Third-Tier Recruiter do?

Manages and supervises programs to recruit sufficient personnel to satisfy the requirements of the United States Air Force. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 150100.

Duties and responsibilities

• For Reg AF, related duties include AFPC/Superintendent Enlisted Accessions Policy, Chief, Enlisted Accessions Policy/Career Field Manger, Air Staff Enlisted Accession Flight Chief, Officer Health Professions Flight Chief, Operation Supervisor, Senior Trainer, HQ AFRS and Recruiting Group Trainer, AFRS Inspector General, HQ AFRS Recruiter Screening Team, Classification, Squadron Superintendent, Group Superintendent, HQ AFRS Superintendent, AFRS Inspector General Superintendent, Air Force Recruiting School Schoolhouse Commandant, and AFPC Accessions Superintendent. For AFR, related duties include Flight Chief, Senior Recruiter, Senior Squadron Trainers, Squadron Superintendents, and staff positions graded at E-8 or E-9. For ANG, related duties, NGB HQ Branch Chiefs, Recruiting and Retention SELs, NGB HQ SELs.
• Oversees and manages marketing support provided to recruiters. Plans and conducts recruiter marketing training. Conducts training and evaluates enlisted accessions and second-tier recruiters. Assists the operations flight commander in the management of the advertising and community relations budget.
• Manages regional publicity program. Plans, directs, and evaluates sales promotional projects using media such as direct mail, press, radio, and television presentations. Writes copy and edits simple news stories and photograph captions. Supervises and trains enlisted accessions and second-tier recruiters on presentations of Air Force orientations to civic, social, educational and student organizations.
• Manages community relations programs. Plans, organizes, and provides support for recruiter special events such as state and municipal ceremonies, exhibits, fairs, parades, centennials, and sporting events. Develops Air Force media products to maintain liaison with media outlets, civic groups, and local organizations in support of recruiting objectives.
• Manages Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) liaison production. Ensures proper coordination between the Air Force and MEPS commander and proper scheduling of Air Force applicants to the MEPS is accomplished. Assists in obtaining the initial classification for Air Force applicants. Oversees recruiting operational matters and interprets recruiting directives for assigned units.
• Supervises recruiting activities. Oversees the recruiting practices, production and training of subordinate recruiting squadrons and recruiting personnel. Develops and maintains market data and allocates recruiting goals. Collects and monitors production reports of recruiting activities. Implements plans and procedures to record production flow and reporting. Ensures proper distribution and use of advertising and publicity materials. Manages and controls lead resources. Provides management assistance in support of all recruiting programs. Assists in policy development and ensures timely implementation.

Specialty qualifications

Knowledge. Knowledge of the organization, mission, policies, and history of the United States Air Force is mandatory.

Education. For entry into this SDI, completion of high school or general educational equivalency is mandatory.

Training. Not used.

Experience. Prior qualification in SDI 8R000 with a minimum of 36 months experience and 8R200 with minimum 24 months experience. (ANG only) Prior qualification in SDI 8R000 with a minimum of 24 months experience and 8R200 with minimum 12 months experience.

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:

• See attachment 4 for mandatory entry requirements.
• For award and retention of this SDI:
• Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
• No unresolved history of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other mental health problems.
• No record of alcohol or substance abuse, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations.
• Must attain/maintain training standards and task certifications according to specific duty position JQS.
• No record of conviction by summary, special, or general courts-martial.
• No record of disciplinary action (Letter of Reprimand [LOR] or Article 15) for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in AFI 36-2909, Professional and Unprofessional Relationships, or documented failures (LOR or Article 15) to exercise sound leadership principles with respect to morale or welfare of subordinates.
• Must not have referral EPB in the last 3 years.
• For RegAF, score 75 or above on the most recent fitness test and no failures on any portion within the last 12 months.

Civilian career paths

Comparable civilian careers for this field pay roughly $38,700–$130,600 per year (median salaries; varies by role and location):

• Advertising and Promotions Managers: $127,830
• Advertising Sales Agents: $58,450
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors: $60,140
• Human Resources Assistants: $45,930
• Human Resources Managers: $130,000
• Human Resources Specialists: $64,240
• Interviewers: $38,700
• Marketing Managers: $140,040
• Public Relations Specialists: $67,440
• Sales Managers: $130,600
• Sales Representatives of Services: $62,400