
Human Resources Officer
Job Description
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide continuous, world-class infrastructure and base support in order to enable global Space Force mission Deltas and other space and homeland defense mission partners to conduct combat operations.
Duties
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
- Responsible for executing, administering, and managing all NAF HR programs. Serves as an advisor to Force Support management regarding the NAF HR programs.
- May represent management as technical advisor for negotiations of often complicated and complex issues. May serve as management's representative in formal hearings, grievances, appeals, and responds to affected parties and/or authoritative bodies, both internal and external and ensures responses are in compliance with regulations.
- Plans and administers the full NAF Position Classification, conducts position review, performs desk audits, conducts job analysis, develops qualification standards, classifies positions to proper series, title, and grade/pay band according to duties and responsibilities, determines an assigned Fair Labor Standards Actions (FLSA) designations, and prepares required evaluation statements.
- Advises management on internal/external recruitment programs and develops plans to ensure programs are responsive to the needs of Force Support organizations. Manages specialized recruitment procedures for NAF Career Program and oversees personnel.
- Ensures NAF personnel are informed and trained on quality AF programs.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
- This position is Centrally Managed; PCS is authorized and will be paid by the career field.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- This is a supervisory position; a one-year supervisory probationary period is required.
- Must be able and willing to assume a lead/supervisory position.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- 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.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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, 0201 Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must includes: experience in planning, coordinating, and/or evaluating a variety of human resources services such as labor and employee relations, staffing, position management and classification for the purpose of providing analysis and recommendations to senior management officials on complex or controversial matters and supervising or leading a human resources staff providing leadership and administrative oversight.
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 laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures covering NAF HR programs involving classification and position management, recruitment and staffing, employee-management relations, equal employment opportunity, labor relations, and employee development and training to appoint, classify, promote, reassign, discipline, demote, detail, compensate, separate, or effect other related personnel and position transactions pertaining to NAF HR.
- Knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostics methos and techniques sufficient to solve a wide range of complex, interrelated HR problems and issues.
- Knowledge of automated personnel data systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing of NAF personnel actions and generate automated products/documents.
- Skill in applying analytical and diagnostic techniques and quantitative and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to solve a variety of problems and issues.
- Ability to supervise, plan, organize, and direct a small HR office (e.g., budgeting, safety, performance supervisory HR management responsibilities, etc.)
- Ability to maintain good working relationships and gain support for HR programs goals.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Evaluation
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.
Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
- Online Application: Questionnaire
- Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
- Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
- Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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Job Details
- Category
- People & HR
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Location
- Peterson AFB, Colorado
- Posted
- Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Feb 27, 2026, 12:15 AM
- Compensation
- $76,463 - $118,204 per year
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