Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Placement)

Air Combat Command • Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

10h

About The Position

This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 4V9GD21-FZRG, Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Placement), GS-0201-11. The incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. The primary purpose of this position at the GS-11 level 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.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent 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.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507.
• Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• Incumbent of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency is not available.
• GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• GS-09: 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.
• GS-09: 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.
• GS-09: Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly.
• GS-09 KSAs: Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field.
• GS-09 KSAs: Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
• GS-09 KSAs: Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title.
• GS-09 KSAs: Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
• GS-09 KSAs: Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers.
• GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• GS-11: Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to perform comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices.
• GS-11: 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.
• GS-11: 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.
• GS-11 KSAs: 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.
• GS-11 KSAs: Knowledge of the laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts pertaining to personnel management, and a practical understanding of position classification and position management.
• GS-11 KSAs: 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.
• GS-11 KSAs: 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.
• GS-11 KSAs: Skill in consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, interest-based bargaining, advocacy, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in emotional situations.
• GS-11 KSAs: Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings.
• 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.
• GS-09: One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.
• GS-11: One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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/

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
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• 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.

What This Job Offers

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