Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. (GS-07/09) The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-11. (Continued below in Duties Section)

Duties

(Continued from Summary) (GS-11) The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Human Resources Specialist Suitability and Adjudication Specialist with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out the full range of performing new hire suitability, full adjudication of adverse issues, management advisory services, and quarterly suitability training to the Civilian Personnel office. Duties Manages the Automated Suitability and Security Clearance Process Provides Employee Relations assistance to management characterized by a wide range of occupations where work processes are mental, judgmental, involve public contact, or are coordinative in nature Initiates and Monitors the suitability and security automated systems Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for a variety of Employee Relations programs such as civilian leave program, civilian retirement, civilian awards and drug testing

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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the secret security 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
• 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/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
• Must be able to obtain and maintain adjudication certification

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, 0201 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 1) Providing basic knowledge of fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment and placement principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. 2) Applying basic knowledge of other HR process sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. 3) Using basic knowledge of Federal suitability and adjudication employment laws, Executive Orders, philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of routine, interrelated activities; and troubleshoot difficult problems referred by less experienced specialists. 4) Assists in advising management on moderately controversial or sensitive, and moderately difficult recruitment, placement and affirmative employment, and suitability issues and problems. 5) Applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. 6) Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (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 fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment and placement principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. 2) Applying knowledge of other HR process sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. 3) Using a working knowledge of Federal suitability and adjudication employment laws, Executive Orders, philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities; and troubleshoot very difficult problems referred by less experienced specialists. 4) Advising management on controversial or sensitive, and difficult recruitment, placement and affirmative employment, and suitability issues and problems. 5) Applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. 6) Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 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. 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: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (GS-07/09) 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 fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. Knowledge of other HR process sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. Knowledge of Federal suitability and adjudication employment laws, Executive Orders, philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities; and troubleshoot very difficult problems referred by less experienced specialists. Skill in advising management on controversial or sensitive, complex, and difficult recruitment, placement and affirmative employment, and suitability issues and problems. Skill in applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. (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, and skill in applying a wide range of: Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment/placement and employee management relations, suitability risk level criteria laws, Executive orders, policies, concepts, and various HR policies, practices, procedures, and management controls of the civilian recruitment and placement functions, and federal regulations regarding suitability, adjudication, and personnel. 2) Applying knowledge of a wide range of civilian Human Resource Management concepts, principles, and practices; local and higher level HRM procedures; the mission, functions, and programs of assigned organizations; and analytical and evaluative techniques. 3) Using knowledge of pre-employment and other staffing requirements within the on-boarding process. 4) Using word processing automation software functions and Tongue and Quill to support office operations and produce a variety of textual, such as letters, reports, memos, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. 5) Working knowledge of Federal suitability and adjudication employment laws, Executive Orders, philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities; and troubleshoot very difficult problems referred by less experienced specialists. 6) Advising management on controversial or sensitive, complex, and difficult recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, and suitability/adjudication issues and problems. 7) Applying security/investigation program rules, policies, procedures, operations, and principles to perform new hire investigation requirements and continued monitoring of investigation for employees working with children. 8) Conducting preinvestigative review and referral requirements and adjudicating the suitability of applicants for and appointees to High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Low Risk level positions. 9) Performing in-depth research, gather facts, and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex problems. 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, major areas of study such as Human Resources, or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (Continued in Education Section)

Education

(Continued from Qualifications)

(GS-11) 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 HR affirmative employment, recruitment/placement and employee management relations, suitability risk level criteria laws, Executive orders, policies, concepts, and various HR policies, practices, procedures, and management controls of the civilian recruitment and placement functions. Federal regulations regarding suitability, adjudication and personnel.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of civilian HR Management concepts, principles, and practices; local and higher level HRM procedures; the mission, functions, and programs of assigned organizations; and analytical and evaluative techniques. Knowledge of pre-employment and other staffing requirements within the on-boarding process.
3. Knowledge of word processing automation software functions and Tongue and Quill to support office operations and produce a variety of textual, such as letters, reports, memos, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
4. Knowledge of Federal suitability and adjudication employment laws, Executive Orders, philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities; and troubleshoot very difficult problems referred by less experienced specialists
5. Skill in security/investigation program rules, policies, procedures, operations, and principles to perform new hire investigation requirements and continued monitoring of investigation for employees working with children. Skill in preinvestigative review and referral requirements and adjudicating the suitability of applicants for and appointees to High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Low Risk level positions.

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 TIG requirements for the GS-07 level.
One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the TIG requirements for the GS-09 level.
One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the TIG 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

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.

********************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 Holloman AFB 681 Second Street Bldg 222, Ste 201 Holloman AFB, NM 88330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]