Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. (GS-07/09/11): The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement), GS-0201-12. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document.

Duties

Continued from Summary Section: (GS-12): The primary purpose of this position is:To serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification) with responsibility for receiving inquiries from customer's and independently planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, classification and related management advisory services for assigned organizations. Serves as the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) Manager. As the AEP Manager, this position has overall responsibility to provide oversight for the execution of the AEP and Special Emphasis Program (SEPs) which contribute to the combat readiness and efficient management of a diverse civilian workforce. Duties (GS-07/09/11/12): Provides customer support solutions to inquiries on the full range of complex staffing issues. Serves as the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) Manager. Proved position management and classification advisory services. Provides management advisory service on a broad range of Human Resources (HR) topics and serves as Team Program/Project Leader.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• Incumbent must possess at a minimum, a favorable determination based on the results of an investigation equal to, or higher than, the case being adjudicated.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Completion of OPM Suitability Adjudication course (or equivalent) is required as soon as a training slot is available.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: Obtain and maintain access to automated security/suitability systems, such as Central Verification System (CVS) / Clearance Adjudication Tracking System (CATS), to facilitate decisions on suitability/fitness determinations, common access card (CAC) credentialing and security clearances. 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, GS-0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-07): 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 experience assisting/supporting in a human resources office, completing and reviewing a variety of human resources forms for relevance and accuracy, applying human resources principles, and practices to advise on and/or resolve noncomplex, non-controversial, well-precedent factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education or have superior academic achievement. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: has less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that has provided me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of the first year may be used as qualifying when combining education and experience. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-09): 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 experience interpreting and applying Federal human resources recruitment, placement and affirmative employment concepts, principles and regulations commonly used in the recruitment and placement process; advising management officials on various types of appointments and their appropriate application; creating announcements and processing non-competitive actions in an automated system. OR EDUCATION: 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 copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: has less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, possess a combination of specialized experience and education. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-11): 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 experience interpreting and applying Federal human resources recruitment, placement and affirmative employment concepts, principles, and regulations; advising management on recruitment strategies to aid in strategic recruitment planning; creating announcements and processing competitive and non-competitive actions to include performing job analyses and developing assessment tools for vacancies. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 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 college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: has less than the full amount of specialized experience required but has more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, has a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-12): 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 experience interpreting and applying Federal human resources recruitment, placement and affirmative employment concepts, principles, and regulations; advising management on recruitment strategies to aid in strategic recruitment planning; creating announcements and processing competitive non-competitive actions to include performing job analyses and developing assessment tools for vacancies; researching and/or analyzing personnel procedures, guidelines regulations and policy reference materials and developing recommendations and solutions. 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 time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. 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. 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-07/09/11): Knowledge of laws, Executive orders, regulations, policies, concepts, and various HR policies, practices, and procedures of the civilian recruitment and placement functions. Knowledge of the basic principles of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, practices, and analytical techniques. Knowledge of the basic principles of classification and position management principles, concepts, practices, and techniques. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Ability to maintain effective relationships with management officials, supervisors, employees, co-workers, and others, to ensure cooperative resolutions. Ability to express ideas and concepts and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Continued in Education Section...

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:
(GS-12):

• Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment and placement, and classification/position management principles, concepts, practices and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of the provisions of a variety of public laws, Executive orders, and Federal regulations regarding recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, classification and position management.
• Knowledge of the federal Human Resources (HR) management functions, theories, and techniques; the basic relationships of various HR disciplines; and management objectives as they apply to specific matters.
• Knowledge of civilian personnel management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, the affirmative employment program, and causes and effects of discrimination, to include familiarity with classification and staffing rules, to include special appointing authorities, reasonable accommodation obligations and procedures, and federal laws, regulations, and policies that protect people from discrimination and promote equal employment opportunities.
• Skill in conducting research and fact-finding to advise and represent management in identifying, analyzing, assessing, resolving barriers to employment opportunities, and ability to develop courses of action with recommendations for presentation of those thoughts/conclusions effectively, using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct programs and people, including the ability to meet deadlines and provide program oversight.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel to include explaining rules and procedures to employees and advising on their rights and obligations and encouraging objectivity in situations that may be charged with emotions and assumptions.

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.

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 Scott AFB 375 FSS Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]