Army MOS · Support
4R Reserve Component Career Counselor
Overview
A Reserve Component Career Counselor fills Army National Guard of the United States or United States Army Reserve positions that require qualification to participate in transition programs. These positions appear in Tables of Distribution and Allowances and Augmentation Tables of Distribution and Allowances.
Core Skills
- requirements analysis
- manpower and staffing analysis
- database querying and reporting
- data entry and data quality control
- use of HR information systems
- process documentation
- policy interpretation and application
- briefing and presentation
- stakeholder coordination
- customer service
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Workday software
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Administration
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) · Funded · Promotion points
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
Career Growth
- Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP)
- Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
What the Work Involves
- Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Management Analysts
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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