Student Trainee (Military Pay Clerk/OA)

Determines, processes, and follows-up on standard active, reserve, retired, and/or annuitant pay entitlement actions. Reviews pay accounts to resolve recurring or recent pay problems. Receives and processes indebtedness actions against military members. Performs miscellaneous technical tasks in support of military pay actions. Provides customer service in person or by telephone, and completes correspondence related to standardized military pay rules, regulations, laws, procedures, or operations. Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc. pertaining to the military pay function.

This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions provided by your local Civilian Personnel Office carefully. Errors, omissions or failure to provide documents, may affect your consideration for employment.

May work part-time or full-time schedules Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

All required documents/application listed above in the required documents section must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/08/2026 to the POC (of the base you are interested in) listed below. For more information on how to apply for Student Summer Hire positions, please contact the following by email: Barksdale AFB, Louisiana - Bernica Walker [email protected] and Adeyemi Warren [email protected] Eielson AFB, Alaska -Meghan Rhodes [email protected] and Eielson Staffing [email protected] JBER, Alaska - Danielle Smith [email protected] Nozomi Haney [email protected] Melissa Thomas [email protected] Goodfellow AFB, Texas - Elizabeth Hernandez [email protected] and [email protected] Holloman AFB, New Mexico - Paige Steib [email protected] and Scharneka James [email protected] Homestead ARB - Sabine Bien-Aime [email protected] and Mylene Marquez [email protected] Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland AFB, Texas Sharon Hernandez [email protected] Karolyn Hardman [email protected] Brunella Ledesma [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Fort Sam Houston, Texas Sharon Hernandez [email protected] Leah Espada [email protected] Christopher Alvarez [email protected] Dametria Humphrey [email protected] [email protected] Randolph AFB, Texas [email protected] Lisa Peralta Bell [email protected] Latricia Ivy [email protected] Joint Base Charleston - Elizabeth Booker [email protected] and Philip Evangelista [email protected] Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey - Sarah Medina [email protected] Julie Chalfant [email protected] Keesler AFB, Mississippi - James Gray [email protected] and LaTasha McClain [email protected] Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia - Ola Powell [email protected] Sharalee Jones-Williston [email protected] Malaika Willians - [email protected] Laughlin AFB, Texas - Kelvia Losoya and Ana Valdez [email protected] Luke AFB, Arizona - Evette Cabiness [email protected] and Monica McIntosh [email protected] Maxwell AFB, Alabama - Kimberly Perdue [email protected] and Michelle Eckert [email protected] McConnell AFB, Kansas - Alyson Boor [email protected] and Melissa Frazier [email protected] Offutt AFB, Nebraska - Jale Bryant [email protected] and Angelica Olmedo [email protected] Pittsburgh AFB, PA - Austin, Larnell R. [email protected] and Lefave, Jennifer R. [email protected] Sheppard AFB, Texas - Kristina Diaz [email protected] and Britney Nunez [email protected] Tyndall, AFB Florida - Andrea [email protected] Newton, Amber [email protected] US Air Force Academy, Colorado - Karen Knupp and Sharon Murphy [email protected] Vandenberg AFB, California - Tina Babauta [email protected] Alexander Stewart [email protected] Wright-Patterson AFB - Errett, Victoria [email protected] Nathaniel Copen [email protected] Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any documents submitted by an applicant.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". Proof of enrollment/class registration Registration/License - active, current registration/license if applicable for the position Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.