Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Robins AFB, GA

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About The Position

This is a developmental Human Resources Specialist (Classification) position with a target full-performance level of GS-12. The position may be filled at any grade level, with a GS-09 starting salary indicated in the vacancy announcement. The incumbent works closely with a supervisor while performing duties at the applicable developmental and full-performance levels. Promotion without further competition may be possible after the employee demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, meets regulatory requirements, and is recommended by the supervisor; promotion is not guaranteed.

The position provides classification services and position-management advice to assigned organizations, including assistance with difficult, complex, and potentially controversial ART and non-ART position-management issues. The incumbent also contributes to special initiatives, studies, and projects, and prepares written materials and delivers presentations and consultations to headquarters and field-unit managers and personnel.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance that must be obtained and maintained. The employee may need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, emergency overtime, or an uncommon tour of duty, and may travel on military or civilian aircraft for official duties. The employee must maintain current certifications and may be subject to random drug testing. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• For GS-09 qualification by experience: at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including knowledge of HR classification principles and standard practices; analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques; and preparing studies, reports, documentation, and correspondence.
• For GS-09 qualification by education: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; qualifying education may also be combined with specialized experience as described in the announcement.
• For GS-11 qualification by experience: at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, involving complex HR classification work, quantitative and qualitative analysis, investigative techniques, and planning and conducting analyses and occupational projects.
• For GS-11 qualification by education: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; education and experience may be combined as described in the announcement.
• For GS-12 qualification by experience: at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, involving complex HR classification work, quantitative and qualitative analysis, investigative techniques, and planning and conducting analyses and occupational projects.
• Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-07 for GS-09, GS-09 for GS-11, or GS-11 for GS-12.
• Knowledge of fundamental Federal HR classification and position-management principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques and their relationship to HR processes.
• Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems, gather and interpret relevant data, identify key factors, and formulate sound solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with coworkers and specialists in other offices.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; shift work, emergency overtime, and an uncommon tour of duty may be required.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft for official duties.
• Must comply with the Selective Service registration requirement for males.
• All federal employees are required to use direct deposit.
• Depending on the appointment type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply.
• A CONUS agreement may be required if the employee receives an authorized PCS.

Responsibilities

• Provide position classification services to assigned organizations.
• Provide the full range of position-management advisory services on difficult, complex, and often controversial ART and non-ART position-management issues.
• Participate in special initiatives, studies, and projects.
• Prepare written correspondence and other documentation.
• Deliver oral presentations, including briefings, training sessions, consultations, and planning sessions, to HQ AFRC and field-unit managers and personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on the type of position and are available through the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level