Human Resources Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Tinker AFB, OK

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About The Position

The Air Force is using Direct Hire Authority to form a pool of qualified applicants for Human Resources Specialist vacancies as they become available. Direct Hire Authority is a fast-track hiring method for applicants from the public who do not have prior federal status. Positions may vary in type and location, and available locations are not negotiable. Telework may be authorized. Depending on the position, security clearance, random drug testing, supervisory duties, and promotion potential may apply. Selected applicants may be required to serve a one-, two-, or three-year probationary or trial period. Continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

The specialist develops and recommends personnel program policies and guidance; advises senior leaders on effective human resources management; researches and evaluates regulations, policies, and laws; analyzes HR data and reports; and provides technical advice on evaluating HR programs. The position has no education qualification requirement. Federal employees must use direct deposit. Benefits eligibility depends on position type; the posting notes that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package, with specific benefits confirmed by the hiring agency.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Knowledge of federal HR laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions, including merit promotion, recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, employee and labor-management relations, and employee performance and conduct.
• Knowledge of advanced federal HRM principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships among HR disciplines.
• Consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HRM problems not susceptible to standard methods.
• Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across a major center or comparable organization, including issues involving resource management, civilian deployment, and special programs.
• Skill in reviewing, analyzing, and assessing HR program operations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing at all leadership levels and establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships.
• Must complete direct deposit enrollment if hired as a federal employee.
• Depending on the position, a security clearance, random drug testing, supervisory requirements, and a one-, two-, or three-year probationary or trial period may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend personnel program policies and guidance.
• Provide senior leadership-level consultative management advisory services on effective use of Human Resources Management.
• Research and evaluate new or proposed regulations, policies, and laws, and provide technical and authoritative guidance.
• Develop, interpret, and analyze data extracts and reports from automated HR databases and other sources.
• Serve as an authoritative technical advisor for program evaluation across a full range of HR programs.
• Review HR program operations, identify deficiencies, measure compliance, consistency, and effectiveness, and recommend enhancements and improvements.
• Identify, consider, and present options for resolving organizational and program issues involving HRM and related areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and are available from the hiring agency.
• Eligible employees in direct childcare positions may receive childcare discounts under the referenced policy.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed