Job opening: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Salary: $57 853 - 90 992 per year
Published at: Nov 06 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to a GS 09 position: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 9PR22172, Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-11.
*GS-11 primary purpose continued under DUTIES*
Duties
*SUMMARY continued*
The primary purpose of a GS-11 position: To provide personnel program management support for personnel programs/processes executed across the Dept of the Air Force, DoD, non-Title 5 agencies and all other federal and state agencies.
DUTIES
Performs as Civilian Personnel Management Programs Subject Matter Expert for Dept of Air Force OPM eOPF Program and the Air Force as a whole.
Serves as the Operations Support Program Manager for military and civilian records management.
Represents the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) to AFPC, the Air Force, DoD, and its agencies, the Federal Government and/or industry organizations.
Responsible for management oversight of contracted area within the personnel records activity.
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
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as shift work, overtime weekends, call back, uncommon tour of duty, holidays, etc.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Incumbent may be required to travel as directed by management, sometimes on short notice, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or any other designated means.
- Previous Recruitment/Placement experience is highly desirable.
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-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 (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc). Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of all Federal and Public Laws, Executive Orders, directives and other governmental guidance on Information Resources/Records Management and Personnel Information Systems sufficient to manage and operate an agency wide personnel records repository for military and civilian personnel. Comprehensive knowledge of records administration principles, concepts, and systems sufficient to correct major problem areas and make recommendations to resolve broad policy issues. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, contracting processes and contract oversight principles sufficient to determine and review contract requirements, prepare Performance Work Statements, ensure contract oversight and quality assurance evaluations are completed.
OR
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 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 submit a copy of your official transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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 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-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.
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 (may have been obtained in the military, public or private sectors). Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the full range of Federal and Public Laws, Executive Orders, directives and other governmental guidance on Information Resources/Records Management and Personnel Information Systems sufficient to manage and operate an agency wide personnel records repository for military and civilian personnel.
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.
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-09:
Knowledge of military and civilian human resources policies, programs, principles, concepts and applications to lead operations, develop plans, influence policy changes/improvements and affect delivery of a comprehensive range of personnel services.
Knowledge of Federal and Public Laws, Executive Orders, directives and other governmental guidance on Military and Civilian Human Resources Information Resources/Records Management and Personnel Information Systems.
Knowledge and ability to organize and participate in tasks to resolve complex human resources processes, work integration, data issues and new technology implementation.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, contracting processes and contract oversight principles.
Skill and ability to communicate effectively, orally/in writing; negotiate complex issues; maintain good working relationships across multiple organizational levels across the AF enterprise.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
GS-11:
Knowledge of and skill in applying laws, executive orders and OPM, DoD, and Air Force Instructions governing Military and Civilian Employee Records Management Systems
Knowledge of the management and integration of DoD Military and Civilian Human Resources Information Systems (i.e. Defense Civilian Personnel Data Systems; Military Personnel Data Systems; Automated Records Management Systems.
Knowledge of fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques.
Knowledge of military and civilian services policies, programs, principles, concepts and applications to lead operations, develop plans, influence policy changes/improvements and affect delivery of a comprehensive range of personnel services.
Knowledge and ability to organize and participate in tasks to resolve complex process, work integration, data issues and new technology implementation.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, contracting processes and contract oversight principles.
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
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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 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]
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