Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-9 The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 9E9G586 Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-11. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. Summary Continued in Duties

Duties

Summary Continued GS-11 The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist in Employee Relations with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of employee relations advisory services for assigned organizations. Duties Provides Employee Relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations characterized by a wide range of occupations where work processes are mental, judgmental, involve public contact, or are coordinative in nature Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues Manages assignments and/or projects. Administers one or more designated employee relations programs or subject areas such as the Performance Management Program, the Office of Workers' Compensation (OWCP) Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), the Physically Restricted Program, Unemployment Compensation, Leave and Absences, Hours of Work, Labor Relations, etc. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a secret security clearance
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• PCS is authorized by the Gaining Unit
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-7, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include performing administrative, evaluative, analytical, consultative, and technical work in a wide variety of human resources management activities and programs including grievances, EEO complaints, appeals, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, employee-management issues, etc., and developmental recruitment/staffing. OR EDUCATION: Applicants possess a Master's Degree or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have a combination of the required experience and education described for this grade level. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) GS-11 Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: providing guidance, consultation and assistance to supervisors and employees on employee relations management matters such as grievances and complaints, disciplinary actions, adverse actions, employee performance, appeals, leave administration, incentive awards and related matters. OR EDUCATION: Applicants possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M if related. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have a combination of the required experience and education described for this grade level. (MUST SUBMIT 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-7 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-9 level. One year at the GS-9 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-9 Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers GS-11 Knowledge of the full range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations, and advise managers regarding appropriate corrective techniques in response to a range of conduct and performance issues Knowledge of Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques and the basic relationships of various HR disciplines sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules and procedures and their obligations and entitlements Knowledge of legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical capabilities sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly-charged, emotional situations which may arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations Skill in gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions Ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents 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 Eielson AFB 354 Broadway Street Suite 139 Eielson AFB, AK 99702 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]