Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to to provide human resource (HR) assistance related to civilian awards, decorations, recruitment, civilian inprocessing and outprocessing, leave, employee records updates, appraisals, hierarchy updates, and workplace flexibilities in support of HR specialists in United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).

Duties

Provides human resource guidance. Performs a variety of human capital support duties. Assists with the administration of the USSTRATCOM civilian awards and decorations program. Performs other administrative and clerical duties. Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Superior qualifications may/may not be considered
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on an in-frequent basis
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• The employee may be required to perform shiftwork in support of exercises, real world contingencies, conflicts, and/or staffing shortages

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, 0203 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-05: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Applying knowledge of basic principles of a Human Resources Assistant or related field. 2) Communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 3) Learning basic techniques of a Human Resources Assistant. 4) Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 5) Planning and organizing work, and consulting effectively with co-workers. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 4 years of education above high school. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-06: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Applying knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of Federal HR program management; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve non-complex, non-controversial, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; making informed judgments onproblems and issues; and performing advisory services for problems of limited scope. 2) Administering basic knowledge of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) or similar databases sufficient to input, store, retrieve data and perform quality review of data elements. 3) Providing basic knowledge of a standardized body of civilian policies and procedures relating to the civilian awards and decorations program and of the format, content, and uses of civilian personnel records and the procedures andrequirements regarding its maintenance. 4) Interpreting and applying basic procedural guidelines, and to enter data, retrieve data, and perform quality review of data elements into a personnel data system. 5) Planning, organizing work, and meeting deadlines to accomplish expected quality and quantity of work. 6) Communicating clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy, and effectively, orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management. OR EDUCATION: NOTE: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the position such as, Human Resources, which demonstrates my knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR GS-05/06: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Applying knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of Federal HR program management; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; making informed judgments onproblems and issues; and performing advisory services for problems of limited scope. 2) Administering basic knowledge of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) or similar databases sufficient to input, store, retrieve data and perform quality review of data elements. 3) Providing knowledge of a standardized body of civilian policies and procedures relating to the civilian awards and decorations program and of the format, content, and uses of civilian personnel records and the procedures andrequirements regarding its maintenance. 4) Interpreting and applying routine procedural guidelines, and to enter data, retrieve data, and perform quality review of data elements into a personnel data system. 5) Planning, organizing work, and meeting deadlines to accomplish expected quality and quantity of work. 6) Communicating clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy, and effectively, orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the position such as, Human Resources, which demonstrates my knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR GS-07: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of Federal HR program management; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope. Knowledge of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) or similar databases sufficient to input, store, retrieve data and perform quality review of data elements. Knowledge of a standardized body of civilian policies and procedures relating to the civilian awards and decorations program and of the format, content, and uses of civilian personnel records and the procedures and requirements regarding its maintenance. Ability to interpret and apply routine procedural guidelines, and to enter data, retrieve data, and perform quality review of data elements into a personnel data system. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines to accomplish expected quality and quantity of work. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy, and effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management. (CONTINUED BELOW IN EDUCATION)

Education

(CONTINUED FROM QUALIFICATIONS)

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in?-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-04 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level.
One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level.
One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

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 (honorable or general) 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

Contacts

• Address US Strategic Command 105 Washington Square Ste 233 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]