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 a HR Specialist at Headquarters, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command providing expert management advisory service in a wide range of human resources management areas such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, and employment performance management.

Duties

Serves as a COCOM Human Resource Advisor performing staff assistant and management advisory services Provides position management advisory services in dealing with difficult, complex, and often-controversial position management issues Provides position classification services to NORAD and USNORTHCOM assigned organizations Advises management officials and supervisors regarding the commands' multiple appraisal programs, systems, cycles, and monetary/non-monetary awards programs impacting every civilian employee within NOARD & USNORTHCOM and subordinate activities Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions with command leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers and conducts or leads conferences as representative of the command

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as a condition of employment
• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All Federal Employees must have Direct Deposit
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of temporary duty (TDY)
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events
• Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned
• These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled” Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility
• A civilian employee’s telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request
• This is an obligated position, please see below for important information regarding obligated positions

Qualifications

This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure. 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, 0201 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. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Providing knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, rules, executive orders, case-law, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, staffing, classification, position management, affirmative employment, and employee performance management. 2) Applying knowledge and skill of human resources management automated information systems and database management to extract, organize, sort, and display a final product in an easily understandable format. 3) Using knowledge of the full range of classification and position management principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, and of the relationships of other HR specialties to classification; Knowledge of automated Civilian Personnel Management System tools, including associated Civilian Data Systems. 4) Performing in-depth research, gathering facts, and using extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex recruitment and placement problems. 5) Performing analytical and critical thinking skills to conduct reviews of critical factors and essential data elements of analysis. 6) Communicating effectively, orally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence, reports, and present oral reports. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion a 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. D., in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education and specialized experience as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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 1) Providing knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, rules, executive orders, case-law, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, staffing, classification, position management, affirmative employment, and employee performance management. 2) Applying knowledge and skill of human resources management automated information systems and database management to extract, organize, sort, and display a final product in an easily understandable format. 3) Using knowledge of the full range of classification and position management principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, and of the relationships of other HR specialties to classification; Knowledge of automated Civilian Personnel Management System tools, including associated Civilian Data Systems. 4) Performing in-depth research, gathering facts, and using extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex recruitment and placement problems. 5) Performing analytical and critical thinking skills to conduct reviews of critical factors and essential data elements of analysis. 6) Communicating effectively, orally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence, reports, and present oral reports. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled and specialized experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Providing knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, rules, executive orders, case-law, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, staffing, classification, position management, affirmative employment, and employee performance management. 2) Applying knowledge and skill of human resources management automated information systems and database management to extract, organize, sort, and display a final product in an easily understandable format. 3) Using knowledge of the full range of classification and position management principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, and of the relationships of other HR specialties to classification; Knowledge of automated Civilian Personnel Management System tools, including associated Civilian Data Systems. 4) Performing in-depth research, gathering facts, and using extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex recruitment and placement problems. 5) Performing analytical and critical thinking skills to conduct reviews of critical factors and essential data elements of analysis. 6) Communicating effectively, orally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence, reports, and present oral reports. 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. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. (Continued in Education)

Education

(Continued from Qualifications)

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:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, rules, executive orders, case-law, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, staffing, classification, position management, affirmative employment, and employee performance management.
2. Knowledge and skill of human resources management automated information systems and database management to extract, organize, sort, and display a final product in an easily understandable format.
3. Knowledge of the full range of classification and position management principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, and of the relationships of other HR specialties to classification; Knowledge of automated Civilian Personnel Management System tools, including associated Civilian Data Systems.
4. Knowledge of military organizational structures and its supporting elements and programs, missions, policies, goals, and philosophies.
5. 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 recruitment and placement problems.
6. Ability to perform analytical and critical thinking skills to conduct reviews of critical factors and essential data elements of analysis.

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.

Contacts

• Address NORAD 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]