HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT)

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Program Manager for a wide range of programs in the Civilian Development (CD) portfolio that focus on Department of the Air Force (DAF)-wide civilian employee leadership development and resource management.

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Duties

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• Serves as Program Manager for the Civilian Development (CD) Office.
• Carries out various assignments affecting the annual CD nomination call and selection board.
• Conducts advisory services for a wide range of stakeholders such as career field functional representatives,
  senior leadership, AF/A1, SF/S1, MAJCOM staff, career program registrants and applicants, and eligible
  employees.
• Conducts special projects, initiatives, and assignments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• A security clearance may be required
• 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• 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.

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 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 expertise in Department of the Air Force (DAF) and civilian human resource development (HRD) concepts, leveraging learning theories, technology-based methodologies, and merit program principles to analyze and resolve complex personnel challenges coupled with the ability to research and interpret laws, policies, and instructions, and advise management on aligning organizational goals with HRD initiatives.

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:

1. Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of personnel management to perform assigned work as it

relates to the DAF civilian population.

2. Knowledge of, and skill in applying Human Resource Development (HRD) laws, executive orders, regulations,

precedents, policies, and practices governing civilian employee development and training.

3. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding analysis and development of action plans to resolve

program problems and issues.

4. Knowledge of techniques for developing new or modified HR work methods, approaches, or procedures for

delivering effective HR services to clients.

5. Skill in consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact

appropriately with team members, leaders, individuals, and program representatives and officials in fast-paced,

emotionally-charged, situations.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project

papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and

recommendations.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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