Human Resources Specialist

Air Force Personnel Center • Randolph AFB, TX

24d

About The Position

This is a developmental Human Resources Specialist position, GS-0201, with duties described at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels. At GS-09, the incumbent receives detailed guidance and closer supervision while performing moderately difficult developmental assignments with established procedures and specific guidelines. The position also involves independently completing recurring assignments of gradually increasing difficulty, participating in special initiatives, studies, and projects with other specialists, and preparing written correspondence and other documentation.

At GS-11, the specialist manages civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) workload, conducts quality assurance reviews of civilian PCS benefits, entitlements, and action processing, and represents the Tier I Civilian PCS Unit with Air Force Personnel Center functional areas. In coordination with the Chief, Civilian PCS Orders Section, the specialist collaborates with higher headquarters, MAJCOM, and installation-level functional organizations on day-to-day operations. The role also performs civilian PCS transactional work and trains PCS Unit staff and external customers.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• A security clearance may be required.
• GS-09 qualification: At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, or qualifying graduate education, or an eligible combination of experience and education.
• GS-11 qualification: At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or qualifying doctoral-level graduate education, or an eligible combination of experience and education.
• For GS-09, specialized experience includes knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices; analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques; and the ability to conduct studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence.
• For GS-11, specialized experience includes knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices; analytical and investigative techniques; and the ability to conduct studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-07 for GS-09 consideration and one year at GS-09 for GS-11 consideration, when applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic Human Resources principles, concepts, and practices, and skill applying them to entry-level assignments.
• Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing; analyze problems; gather pertinent data; identify significant factors and solutions; plan and organize work; and consult effectively with coworkers.
• For GS-11, knowledge of civilian Human Resources staffing actions involving PCS moves and federal and agency travel and transportation rules, regulations, procedures, and laws applicable to civilian PCS.
• For GS-11, ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules and procedures, communicate effectively, and provide management advisory services on complex and unique processes.
• Submit official transcripts when education is used to qualify; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on appointment type, the selectee must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately difficult developmental assignments using established procedures and guidelines.
• Independently perform recurring assignments of limited but gradually increasing difficulty and complexity.
• Participate with other specialists in planning and conducting special initiatives, studies, and projects.
• Prepare written correspondence and other documentation.
• Manage Civilian PCS workload.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of Air Force civilian PCS benefits, entitlements, and processing of actions.
• Represent the Tier I Civilian PCS Unit with Air Force Personnel Center functional areas.
• Coordinate with the Chief, Civilian PCS Orders Section, and collaborate with higher headquarters, MAJCOM, and installation-level functional organizations on day-to-day operations.
• Perform civilian PCS transactional work.
• Train PCS Unit staff and external customers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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