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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Department of the Air Force
Pacific Air Forces

Summary

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GS-07
The primary purpose of this position is to
serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Military) in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques.

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Overview

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Accepting applications
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Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$57,055 - $90,731 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Promotion potential
9
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
9E-AFPC-13046029-990182-ATS
Control number
881815400

Duties

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(Summary Continued)

GS-09
The primary purpose of this position is to
serve as a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Military) with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out the full range of programs that impact each military member's career; accessions, appointments, assignments, promotions, qualification training, military schools, performance evaluations, strength accounting, health and fitness programs, retirements, and awards and decorations and all related management advisory services for assigned organizations.

Duties

GS-07

  • Performs developmental assignments.
  • Performs recurring assignments.
  • Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects.
  • Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.
GS-09
  • Serves as Military Personnelist. Assists in leading military and civilian personnelists within the Military Personnel Section (MPS) mission sets.
  • Serves as technical consultant on all elements of active duty military personnel specialties assigned to the Customer Support, Force Management and/or Career Developments elements of MPS.
  • Oversees updates, inquires, and process actions through military personnel data systems by Military Personnel Section team members.
  • Reviews products to identify and correct mismatched data in system and to ensure projections and confirmations have consummated and required actions have been taken.
  • Serves as lead for in-garrison Personnel Contingency Operations (PERSCO), with an emphasis on deployment and reception of forces, casualty assistance, disaster response, and strength and accountability.
  • Serves as the installation's focal point for monitoring all personnel deployment processing activities, Personnel Deployment Function (PDF), to include orders publication, eligibility screening, pre-deployment briefings, assisting the transportation/passenger terminal in passenger manifesting; and/or similar activities within the Reception Processing Unit (RPU).
  • Serves as passport agent.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
  • Direct Deposit: 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.
  • May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties
  • Will be required to safeguard Personal data, controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974/HIPPA
  • Will be required to obtain Passport issuance certification
  • Will be required to work extended hours during scheduled exercises and other unscheduled events, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
  • May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
  • Will be subject to recall to duty to meet mission demands
  • Work may require participation in Wing Augmentation program or other similar contingency capacities
  • Work may require completion of additional duty activities inherent to unit operations

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, 0201 Series.

GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and practices of Human Resources Specialist (Military). Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in Human Resources Specialist (Military).

OR
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least one year graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

GS-07 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 basic principles, concepts, and practices of Human Resources Specialist (Military).
  2. Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in Human Resources Specialist (Military).
  3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
  4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
  5. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers.
GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 knowledge of, and skill in applying military personnel laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices: and standardized analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques. Knowledge of all elements of active duty military specialties. Knowledge on advising/resolving moderately complex, non-controversial, well precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues for which there are one or more readily apparent solutions.

OR
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

GS-09 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. Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying, a standardized body of military personnel rules, regulations, procedures, and precedents relating to military programs and resolve complex procedural and substantive problems.
  2. Knowledge of the format, content, uses and coding for the military personnel record and supporting automated military personnel system sufficient to enter personnel actions data, correct errors in and generate periodic reports.
  3. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and terminology commonly used in office settings and knowledge of standard processing procedures, formats, distribution, and retention policies.
  4. Skill in receiving in personnel action requests and reconciling with Air Force guidance, and developing supporting courses of action.
  5. Skill in entering and retrieving personnel action data, and correcting data errors in military personnel data systems. Ability to input, store, retrieve data and perform quality review of data elements in personnel data systems.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and maintain effective work relationships.
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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.
One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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.

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.

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.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Pacific Air Forces

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
  • EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Employee
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
  • Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
  • Non-Appropriated Fund
  • Non-DoD Transfer
  • Other (Interchange Agreements)
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
  • PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
  • Veterans Recruitment Authority

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
Eielson AFB
354 Broadway Street
Suite 139
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
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