Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of the GS-07/09 positions: These are developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Employee Relations), GS-0201-11. *GS-11 primary purpose continued under DUTIES*

Duties

*Summary Continued* The primary purpose of a GS-11 position: To serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Employee Relations) with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of advisory services for assigned organizations. Advisory services and duties relate to recruitment, staffing and placement, employee and labor relations. DUTIES: Provides a full range of management advisory services, internal and external recruitment efforts between AFPC and local managers. Provides Employee Relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations. Manages assignments and/or projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: GS-07/09: Knowledge of fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment and recruitment principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. Knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope. Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and employee relations issues to them. Skill in applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from information. Ability to identify, gather and analyze numerous facts and allegations, specific phases of common, well precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations and draw conclusions from information to prepare clear explanations of facts to determine applicability to the cases or situations. Ability to interpret and analyze basic issues of fact and law, select the appropriate basic, legal, and regulatory provisions applicable to each situation and locate appropriate and applicable precedents and legal documentation. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. GS-11: Knowledge of the full range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations, and advise managers regarding appropriate corrective techniques in response to a range of conduct and performance issues. Knowledge of Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques and the basic relationships of various HR disciplines sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules and procedures and their obligations and entitlements. Knowledge of legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical capabilities sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly-charged, emotional situations which may arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques Skill in gathering facts and using effective analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• If hired from CONUS to foreign OCONUS, and position does not require a physical, selectee must take pre-employment physical for medical clearance
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice

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, Administrative and Management Positions, 201 Series. GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 providing knowledge of basic Federal HR affirmative employment and recruitment principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. Applying a working knowledge of basic principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve non-controversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues. Using a working knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and employee relations issues to them. Applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. Gathering, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from information. Identifying, gathering, and analyzing numerous facts and allegations, specific phases of common, well-precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations. Interpreting and analyzing basic issues of fact and law, selecting the appropriate basic, legal, and regulatory provisions applicable to each situation and locating appropriate and applicable precedents and legal documentation. Communicating effectively, orally and in writing, negotiating complex issues, and maintaining good working relations. 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-05 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. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing knowledge of fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment and recruitment principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. Applying a working knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, non-controversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope. Using a working knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and employee relations issues to them. Applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. Gathering, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from information. Identifying, gathering, and analyzing numerous facts and allegations, specific phases of common, well-precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations and drawing conclusions from information to prepare clear explanations of facts to determine applicability to the cases or situations. Interpreting and analyzing basic issues of fact and law, selecting the appropriate basic, legal, and regulatory provisions applicable to each situation and locating appropriate and applicable precedents and legal documentation. Communicating effectively, orally and in writing, negotiating complex issues, and maintaining good working relations. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing knowledge of the full range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, situations, and advising managers regarding appropriate corrective techniques in response to a range of conduct and performance issues. Applying knowledge of Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques and the basic relationships of various HR disciplines sufficient to advising management and employees regarding rules and procedures and their obligations and entitlements. Using knowledge of legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical capabilities sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent, and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. Applying knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which may arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. Administering a full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques. Gathering facts and using effective analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Communicating with others, orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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.

Education

GS-07 EDUCATION: One (1) full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Note: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirement is at least 100%. Note: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts.

GS-09 EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Note: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have one year of progressively higher-level graduate education but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, a combination of experience and education. Note: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts.

GS-11 EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Note: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Note: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts.

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.

Contacts

• Address Eielson AFB 354 Broadway Street Suite 139 Eielson AFB, AK 99702 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]