Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

HQ USAF and Support Elements • Arlington, VA

5d

About The Position

This is a first-level supervisory position in the Civilian Personnel Policy Division within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Civilian Force Management. The position leads development and implementation of civilian human resources policy for more than 170,000 appropriated- and non-appropriated-fund civilian employees across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. It serves as a principal civilian human capital policy advisor to Secretariat executive leadership and leads senior human capital policy specialists in shaping policies for recruiting, compensating, developing, and retaining the civilian workforce. The role includes building organizational capability, modernizing enterprise talent governance, and advancing civil service initiatives.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent, including enterprise or agency-level policy experience in at least three human capital functional areas, senior executive advisory experience, and supervisory or program leadership experience. There is no education qualification requirement. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Employees must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. The role may occasionally require work outside normal duty hours and travel away from the normal duty station. PCS is authorized and paid by the career field, subject to applicable rules. A one-year supervisory probationary period is required, in addition to a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period depending on appointment type.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• Experience researching, designing, interpreting, and publishing enterprise- or agency-level civilian personnel policies across at least three of these areas: recruitment and staffing, position classification, total compensation and pay administration, employee relations, or labor-management relations.
• Experience providing authoritative policy advice, technical interpretations, and strategic recommendations to senior agency executives or external regulatory authorities on high-visibility human capital challenges.
• Experience leading, directing, or mentoring senior professional HR specialists, including setting work priorities, managing resources, and delivering strategic work within established timeframes.
• For merit promotion applicants, meet the GS time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-14 for GS-15 consideration, where applicable.
• Expert knowledge of federal civilian human resources management principles, practices, statutes, executive orders, regulations, and directives relating to at least three specified functional areas.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small- to medium-sized organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must demonstrate self-motivation and ingenuity in developing operational policies and procedures.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Direct formulation, review, and promulgation of enterprise-wide civilian human resource management policies for Air Force and Space Force civilian employees.
• Serve as the Department of the Air Force's technical authority and advisor to Secretariat and General Officer leadership on complex civilian workforce issues.
• Use human capital analytics, workforce trends, and flexible compensation and hiring authorities to address critical occupational shortages.
• Supervise senior HR policy specialists by setting strategic milestones, establishing measurable performance expectations, and coaching emerging leaders.
• Plan, organize, direct, and exercise control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Civilian Personnel Policy Division.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• PCS relocation is authorized and paid by the career field, subject to applicable rules.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible veterans hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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