Human Resources Specialist – Direct Hire Authority

Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive advice, guidance and staff assistance to Headquarters, MAJCOMS, Installation Wing, Group and Services Commanders, and Human Resources offices.

Major duties

Serve as HQ USAF-level staff advisor and HR management expert on all aspects of the NAF Human Resources Program. Reviews and analyzes proposed OPM, DOD and Air Staff policy changes Conducts a variety of Air Force workshops/training for HROs and their staff, activity managers and interns

Qualification

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in interpreting and applying policies across multiple HR functional areas to analyze complex HR issues, assess policy impacts, and provide defensible guidance and solutions to management and HR stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, mission support, and effective program execution. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days. 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: Extensive knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures governing NAF personnel management programs to include classification and position management, recruitment and staffing, labor management and employee-management relations, and employee development and training as they pertain to NAF personnel. Extensive, in-depth, knowledge and experience in NAF personnel management and administration including but not limited to affirmative employment, classification, staffing and program management. Ability to develop and recommend innovative approaches and strategies to resolve unprecedented NAF HR issues. Skills in advising management on controversial or sensitive, complex and difficult NAF HR - related issues. Skills in analyzing a wide variety of work force data to provide recommendations for improving the HR management program. Skills in written and oral communication to present issues and recommendation on a variety of HR topics through various mediums, such as, memorandums, messages, computer-based programs, briefing, presentations, training classes and workshops. Ability to deal with people in a variety of situations using tack and diplomacy; maintains good working relationships and gain support for personnel programs goals. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.