Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. (GS-05/GS-07/GS-09) The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 9PAR76707, Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement), GS-0201-11. Responsibilities Continued from Summary... (GS-11) The primary purpose of this position is: To provide comprehensive civilian human resources for civilian workforce sustainment and transition for assigned organizations AF wide. *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** DUTIES: Processes a full range of Personnel Actions. Consolidates Official Personnel Folder (OPF) and corrects and reconstructs records. Works specific Reductions-in-Force (RIF) processes in assigned organizations. Performs a full range of advisory services to organizations serviced. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. (GS-05) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have three years of progressively responsible general work experience with one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-04 grade level, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Providing knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology of a HR Specialist (Recruitment & Placement). 2) Applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of a HR Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) sufficient to perform entry-level assignments. 3) Communicating information clearly, orally and in writing. 4) Gathering and analyzing basic facts and drawing conclusions. 5) Learning the operation of automated data systems. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement). This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (GS-07) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 (or higher) grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Applying knowledge of basic principles of federal civilian HR principles, concepts, and practices. 2) Communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 3) Providing knowledge of techniques of HR Specialist (Recruitment & Placement). 4) Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions. 5) Planning and organizing work, and consulting effectively with co-workers. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or I have a bachelor's degree in a subject area related to the position and am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of a Human Resources Specialist. This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. (GS-09) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 (or higher) grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Applying knowledge of a wide range of Federal HR affirmative employment, replacement, placement, principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques to include management of Electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPF), Reduction-in-Force (RIF), and non-competitive personnel actions. 2) Providing knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate placement issues to them. 3) Applying established principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and placement. 4) Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive placement advisory services, corrections to EOPF records and RIF execution. 5) Gathering and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions from information, and communicating information clearly, orally and in writing. 6) Using automated personnel data system to document, review, correct, amend, and/or approve personnel actions. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of a Human Resources Specialist. This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. (GS-05/GS-07/GS-09) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Continued from Qualifications: (GS-11) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) Applying knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, replacement, placement, principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques to include management of Electronic Official Personnel Folders (EOPF), Reduction-in-Force (RIF), and non-competitive personnel actions. 2) Providing knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate placement issues to them. 3) Applying established principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and placement. 4) Troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive placement advisory services, corrections to EOPF records and RIF execution. 5) Gathering and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions from information, and communicating information clearly, orally and in writing. 6) Using automated personnel data system to document, review, correct, amend, and/or approve personnel actions. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of a Human Resources Specialist. This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. (GS-11) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, replacement, placement, principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques to include management of Electronic Official Personnel Folders (EOPF), Reduction-in-Force (RIF), and non-competitive personnel actions. Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate placement issues to them. Skill in applying established principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and placement. Skill in troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive placement advisory services, corrections to EOPF records and RIF execution. Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions from information, and communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to use automated personnel data system to document, review, correct, amend, and/or approve personnel actions. *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.