Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
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 serve as an Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Human Resource Specialist dealing with program operations for Mission Readiness and Sustainment (DPCS).
Major duties
Serves as Human Resources Specialist at the Directorate level coordinating with AFPC liaisons, multiple Directorates, and multiple Divisions providing support for Mission Readiness and Sustainment program management, position management, and other AFPC special programs. Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for Mission Readiness and Sustainment program(s) to ensure operations are in line with regulatory requirements, support goals, and mission requirements. Represents Civilian Personnel Management Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Performs program evaluation of a full range of HR programs and develops and executes improvement/enhancement plans.
What you need to qualify
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 Series. 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 includes knowledge of Federal HR philosophies, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, techniques, laws, and Executive Orders sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities and resolve difficult and unprecedented issues. Knowledge of position management principles, concepts, practices and techniques sufficient to advise managers at a complex and dynamic military installation in establishing efficient and cost-effective organizational structures. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, employee and labor-management relations, employment performance and conduct issues, and other programs. Knowledge of federal human resources management (HRM) principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as consultative skill sufficient to resolve HRM problems. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative/protocol policies and procedures. Knowledge of automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient enough to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with management officials, co-workers, and others orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings. 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.
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