HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

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GS-07/09: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to GS-0201-11, Human Resources Specialist, CPCN 4YR11960, thru intervening grade of GS-0201-09 (CPCN 4YR3490).

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When the supervisor determines the full proficiency has been acquired, a Request for Personnel Action (RPA) will be submitted to the Civilian Personnel Office, and an annotation that the incumbent is performing the full range and scope of duties and responsibilities reflected in the referenced core document.

GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist in Classification with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of position classification and position management advisory services for assigned organizations.

DUTIES:

GS-07/09:

• In a developmental capacity, works as a specialist to provide management advisory services on all Affirmative Employment issues.
• With assistance from a higher-graded specialist works as a specialist in the staffing liaison and staffing advisory service for the base.
• In a developmental capacity works as an employee relations specialist to advise employee(s) or supervisor(s) on legal or regulatory requirements or entitlements.
• In a developmental capacity, provides benefit counseling to supervisors, employees and/or survivors.
• In a developmental capacity learns to administer the base Injury Compensation Program

GS-11:

• Provides Employee Relations assistance to managers for assigned organizationscharacterized 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.
• Provides a full range of management advisory services, internal and external recruitment efforts between AFPC and local managers.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentation

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station
• The employee may be required to travel on commercial or military aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.

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, 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 non-complex, non-controversial, well-precedent factual, procedural, and/ or recurring issues.

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EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least one (1) full year of graduate level education or have superior academic achievement. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT OR DOCUMENTATION SHOWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN HONOR SOCIEITY.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education that has provided me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-07): 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 basic Federal HR in recruitment, placement, employee relations techniques.
  2. Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
  3. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information.
  4. Ability to identify management and installation missions and objectives and the implications on personnel management programs.
  5. Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices.
  6. Ability to work as a member of a team

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 in planning, developing, and carrying out position classification such as determining title, pay plan/pay schedule, series, grade level/pay band, skill codes, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coverage AND position management advisory services.

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EDUCATION: Successfully completed 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., if related. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.)

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

A combination of specialized experience and education. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-09): 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 classification and position management principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information; and to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

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 knowledge of Federal HR classification and position management concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities and resolve classification issues which often require the making of fine distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and allocation of grade levels to positions.

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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., if related. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.)

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

A combination of specialized experience and education. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-11): 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 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques :

6. 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.

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.

GS-07 : One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.

GS-09 : One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.

GS-11 : One year at the GS-09 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. 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

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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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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