Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
About The Position
Serves as a first-level supervisor in the Civilian Workforce Strategy Division within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Civilian Force Management (MRC). The position provides planning, directing, organizing, and control over nonsupervisory employees. As Division Chief, the role leads long-range civilian human capital strategy, workforce shaping, and talent optimization across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, supporting a worldwide civilian workforce of more than 170,000. The position leads senior strategic planners, human capital evaluators, and talent management specialists, connecting defense priorities with workforce planning, succession frameworks, and data-driven program evaluations. It is based at the Pentagon. The role aligns Department of the Air Force civilian workforce strategy with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of Personnel Management, and Secretarial priorities; leads multi-year Agency Staffing Plans; advises senior civilian and military leaders on workforce readiness, talent shortages, and modernization; and establishes milestones, performance expectations, and coaching for the team. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent. No education qualification is required. The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and a one-year supervisory probationary period. Occasional travel and work outside normal duty hours, including shift work, overtime, or irregular hours, may be required.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent in another pay system.
- For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the GS-15 time-in-grade requirement when applicable.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- A one-year supervisory probationary period is required.
- Knowledge of federal civilian human resources management principles, Department of the Air Force personnel policies, and civilian workforce strategy objectives.
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of strategic human capital planning, workforce shaping, and enterprise-wide civilian talent management strategies.
- Knowledge of human capital evaluation methods and HR metrics used to identify program deficiencies and align programs with organizational goals.
- 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.
- Must meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
- May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, including travel with overnight stays.
- May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; shift work, overtime, and irregular hours may be required.
Responsibilities
- Align Department of the Air Force civilian workforce strategy with strategic objectives from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of Personnel Management, and Secretarial directives.
- Lead formulation and execution of multi-year Agency Staffing Plans for more than 170,000 civilian personnel worldwide.
- Advise the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Service Chiefs on civilian workforce readiness, critical talent shortages, and enterprise human capital modernization.
- Provide first-level supervision to senior HR policy specialists, establish strategic milestones and measurable performance expectations, and coach emerging leaders.
- Plan, direct, organize, and exercise control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Civilian Workforce Strategy Division.
- Lead workforce planning, competency modeling, succession planning, workforce restructuring, and human capital evaluation and analytics initiatives.
- Advise senior agency officials on complex civilian workforce challenges and negotiate program goals across diverse operational components.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on eligibility and position type.
- PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
