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 Human Resources Specialist at a Direct Reporting Unit in a dual-hatted Civilian Personnel Division (CPD).

Duties

At a Direct Reporting Unit, provides technical guidance as well as consultative management advisory services on the effective use of HRM to support goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish agency and command missions. Manages HR compliance through frameworks such as Human Capital Assessment and Accountability (HCAAF), Management Inspection Compliance Tools, Self-Inspections/Assessments, etc. Performs program evaluation of a full range of HR programs at command, wing/installation level, and organizations with delegated authority and develops and executes improvement/enhancement plans. Provides executive assistance to the Division Chief (A1C)/Civilian Personnel Officer (CPO) in support of HR programs and administrative duties. In coordination with senior HR Specialist, prepares annual Civilian Employment Plan (CEP) and briefs the quarterly Civilian Employment Cost Management Committee (CECMC). Provide data systems management and establish reports, charts and spreadsheets. Ensures system users are trained and have reliable reporting tools to meet their needs. Participates in special projects or initiatives, 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• 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 travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties
• May be required to work overtime as mission requires
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary
• This is an obligated position NTE 3/25/2025

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. 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 include comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of federal HR laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, employee and labor-management relations, employment performance and conduct issues, and other programs to serve as an HR specialist at a MAJCOM, providing staff-level advice to operating HR offices across the command in the development of solutions to especially complex problems of program improvements. Comprehensive knowledge of advanced federal HRM principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HRM problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Extensive knowledge of organizational structures and functions across the MAJCOM to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving HRM, resources management, civilian deployment, and other special programs that brings program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals and objectives. Extensive knowledge of military missions and organizational structures, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative/protocol policies and procedures. 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-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. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as civilian pay and resources, budgeting and manpower, merit promotion, recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, employee and labor-management relations, employment performance and conduct issues, and other programs. Knowledge and skill in utilizing personnel data systems (i.e., Business Objects, Defense Civilian Personnel Database) and reporting tools used in the HR field. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative/protocol policies and procedures. Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across a major military command or comparable organization to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving HRM and areas such as resources management, civilian deployment, and other special programs that brings program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals and objectives. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements. Skill in being able to retrieve data, gather, analyze and produce data reports. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts, and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information. 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.

Contacts

• Address JB Andrews 1500 W Perimeter Road Ste 5300 JB Andrews, MD 20762 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]