The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.
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Summary
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.
To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.
Develops and recommends personnel program policies and guidance to AFSC activities and performs continuous strategic and technical guidance. Provide senior leadership level consultative management advisory services.
Conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve Human Resource Management (HRM) programs and/or influence policy changes for the AFSC that typically involve long-range strategic planning, highly complex, and politically sensitive topics.
Serves as an authoritative, technical advisor for program evaluation of a full range of HR programs at center and wing/installation level and develops and executes improvement/enhancement plans to create common processes and continuity.
Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations to include briefings, training, strategy sessions, consultations, orientations and discussions at the highest levels of center leadership and conducts or leads conferences.
Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
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This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1, 2, or 3-year probationary OR 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.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station for training or mission accomplishment.
May be required to obtain and maintain the proper security clearance for the position.
May be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours.
Qualifications
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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
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 a wide range of federal 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, employee performance and conduct issues, and other programs.
2. Knowledge of advanced federal HRM principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HRM problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
3. Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across a major center or comparable organization to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving HRM and areas such as resources management, civilian deployment, and other special programs that brings program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals, and objectives.
4. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, effectiveness and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
5. Ability to communicate at all levels of leadership both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the center-level, senior subject matter expert, researching, developing, and recommending new and innovative corporate policies, practices, and processes for the management of civilian personnel policy and programs across the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC). Leads projects and studies encompassing the Directorate of Personnel and the AFSC. Program oversight includes one or more of the following: Recruitment, Retention, Priority Placement Program, Voluntary Early Retirement Authority with Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay, Reduction in Force, Affirmative Employment, Classification, Employee and Labor Relations, Performance Management, and the AFSC Awards Program.
Additionally, the AcqDemo Program position serves as the Center level, senior subject matter expert (SME), responsible for researching, developing, and recommending new and innovative corporate policies, practices, and processes to manage over 17,000 civilian Acquisition Demonstration (AcqDemo) personnel across the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC). Specifically, the AFSC-level program manager will apply critical thinking to identify, consider, and present options in line with organization mission and program goals and objectives.
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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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
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Candidates are encouraged to submit as many of the following documents at the time of application as possible: resume, unofficial/official transcripts, professional licenses, and as applicable DD-214, SF-50.
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Candidates are encouraged to submit as many of the following documents at the time of application as possible: resume, unofficial/official transcripts, professional licenses, and as applicable DD-214, SF-50.
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
