HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/PLACEMENT) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties (Continued from Summary) GS-11 The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of Human Resources (HR) duties at the installation, Direct Reporting Unit (DRU), or Major Command (MAJCOM) level to include employee relations, staffing, placement, performance management, labor relations, and advisory services for a variety of positions in an assigned area or organization. Duties GS-07 * Performs developmental assignments * Performs recurring assignments * Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects * Prepares written correspondence and other documentation GS-09/11 * Provides employee relations assistance for assigned organizations characterized by a wide range of occupations where work processes are mental, judgmental, involve public contact, or are coordinative in nature * Serves as the primary point of contact for a range of staffing, placement, and position management responsibilities * Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues * Serves as the HR focal point for one or more employee relations programs * Prepares written correspondence and other documentation Requirements 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 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 * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft * This is a TERM position not to exceed 24 Feb 2027. The individual selected may be extended without further competition. * This is an obligated position which the former incumbent has return rights 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 the principles, concepts, and theories of Human Resources Specialist, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or Superior Academic Achievement. 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: * Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and practices of Human Resources Management. * Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in Human Resources Management. * Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. * Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. * 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 the principles, concepts, and theories of Human Resources Specialist, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. 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: * Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field. * Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. * Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title. * Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. * Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. (GS-11) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 a wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices. Knowledge of the laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts pertaining to personnel management, and the relationships between the various personnel disciplines to recommend to management appropriate interventions to resolve complex, interrelated HR problems and issues. Knowledge of analytical, evaluative, and diagnostic methods and techniques to resolve a wide range of complex, interrelated HR problems and issues; improve organizational efficiency/productivity; and to develop new or modified work methods, processes, and/or procedures. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, major areas of study such as Human Resources. 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-11) 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 HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents related to employee and management relations, staffing, performance management, labor relations, and the relationships between the various personnel disciplines. * Knowledge of the laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts pertaining to personnel management, and a practical understanding of position classification and position management. * Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans and/or flexible alternatives to solve problems. * Knowledge of required procedures to develop new or modified work methods, processes, and/or procedures to improve organizational efficiency/productivity and knowledge of special recruiting authorities, strategies, incentives, and organizational design. * Skill in consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, interest-based bargaining, advocacy, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in emotional situations. * Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings. (Continued in Education) 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 requireme