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 serve as technical Human Resource (HR) specialist with primary responsibility for the administration, resolution and management of Air Force-wide civilian personnel negotiated settlement agreements, 3rd Party Decisions and High Level Inquiries.

Duties

Performs implementation functions the AF-wide civilian negotiated settlement agreement program, ensuring the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements to meet customer needs. Researches and provides HR documentary evidence to AF attorneys AF-wide in the defense and representation of the AF before courts, the EEOC, MSPB, FLRA, and in grievances on all cases that arise from staffing and classification actions by AFPC. Plans, organizes and directs the activities to perform the duties regarding both the Settlements and the 3rd party decision programs utilizing civilian HR knowledge, while ensuring the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements to meet customer needs. Conducts special projects and assignments.

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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

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. 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 knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide-range of advanced civilian HR principles, concepts and practices pertaining to affirmative employment, recruitment and placement principles, concepts, practices, and seasoned consultative skills; knowledge of the laws, regulations, precedents and practices governing two or more specialized civilian HR program areas: classification, compensation, employee benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruitment and placement actions; theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of personnel management functions, theories, and techniques of HR disciplines and skill in researching, interpreting and applying laws, regulations and policies, as well as, techniques related to a full-range of HR; and knowledge of and skill in applying employee relations concepts, principles, practices and case law related to reasonable accommodation, prohibited HR practices and third party powers and procedures in order to research and provide managerial decision advice to craft defensible solutions to problems that are less well-defined and where precedent cases and guidelines are not always directly applicable. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related: Note you MUST submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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 submit a copy of your official transcripts. 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. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide-range of advanced federal civilian HR principles, concepts and practices pertaining to affirmative employment, recruitment and placement principles, concepts, practices, and seasoned consultative skills. In-depth and thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations, precedents and practices governing two or more specialized civilian HR program areas: classification, compensation, employee benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruitment and placement actions. A sound theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of federal personnel management functions, theories, and techniques of HR disciplines and skill in researching, interpreting and applying laws, regulations and policies, as well as, techniques related to a full-range of HR. Skill in advising management on controversial or sensitive, complex and difficult recruitment, placement and affirmative employment issues or problems. Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex classification, compensation, employee benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruitment and placement problems. Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying employee relations concepts, principles, practices and case law related to reasonable accommodation, prohibited HR practices and third-party powers and procedures in order to research and provide managerial decision advice to craft defensible solutions to problems that are less well-defined and where precedent cases and guidelines are not always directly applicable. Superior written and oral communication skills. 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

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.

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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 Air Force Personnel Center 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]