Air Force AFSC · Support
38PX Force Support Officer
Overview
A Force Support Officer assesses staffing needs and manages procurement, assignments, professional development, promotions, and separations. The officer develops education programs and provides counseling to support Airmen's skills and experience.
Core Skills
- workforce planning and management
- HR operations and personnel administration
- training and professional development program management
- organizational development
- policy development and implementation
- leadership and team management
- performance management
- use of HR information systems
- counseling and coaching
- strategic planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Intuit QuickBooks
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Training and Education
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM-CP
- PHR
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Also Common
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
What the Work Involves
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Specialists
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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