
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (military)
Job Description
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to analyze, develop and evaluate issues and provide recommendations to resolve substantive problems with internal and external customers in regards to Personnel Readiness, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Programs and AFR Medical Incentive Programs.
Who Can Apply
This position is open to current Department of War employees
Duties
- Serves as the technical expert in all aspects of planning, organizing and overseeing the activities of three varied branches in ARPC/DPA
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors of teams made up of specialists and assistants in grades varying from GS-05 through GS-11 and military grades MSgt through Capt
- Represents the Directorate of Assignments with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
- Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions with Center leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers and conducts or leads conferences as representative of the Center
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- 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
- Top Secret security clearance required
- Frequently works in a secure vault using classified DOD systems
- May be required to work overtime, shifts and on weekends and holidays
- Work requires frequent travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- This is a Key Position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available
- This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
- This is a supervisory position; a one-year supervisory probationary period is required
- This position is Centrally Managed; PCS is authorized
- This position is open to current Department of War employees
This is a Designated by Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP the incumbent is (a) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
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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 grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide variety of complex military HR concepts, principles, methods, practices, policies, programs, techniques and regulations of the AF officer assignments process and consultative skill sufficient to conceive, plan, and manage all of the division programs. Knowledge of, and skill in applying military HR regulations, policies, practices, procedures involved in reviewing, analyzing and evaluating assignments, make assignment recommendations, provide management advisory services, assess impact of proposed changes and develop initiatives to address changes and/or problems involving special duty assignments; to monitor current and projected manning levels and validate vacancies; and to speak as the Air Force authority regarding assignments. Ability to plan, organize and/or direct team efforts to persuade management officials to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial agency resources or require extensive changes in established procedures and methods. Ability to make authoritative judgment; prepare analyses, briefings, and reports; and to initiate and participate in special reviews, projects, and studies providing technical advice based upon a broad knowledge of the subject matter involved. Ability to develop, interpret, and analyze data extracts and reports from automated databases and/or develop the most efficient and effective automated systems approaches for presenting reports and graphics to management.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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 laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, policies, and concepts governing various military personnel programs and, in particular, those pertaining to personnel readiness, mobilization, residual ready reserve assignments, address research, pay date and service date computations, and AFR medical incentive and stipend programs for officers. Ability to adapt the concepts and theories to meet the unique organizational and mission needs of the assigned Reserve Programs
- Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO principles, regulations, practices, and procedures
- Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the functions, work operations, and staff of a small to medium sized organization, coordinating and integrating the work activities of several organizational segments and/or several different projects
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; train and work with widely diverse individuals and groups; and represent the activity to gain support for program goals, both within and outside the organization
- Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions, working out solutions to problems and/or questions relating to work
- Ability to forecast funding over several fiscal years based on budget restraints and experience developing Program Objective Management (POM) submissions to compete for funding
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.
The resume/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.
For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.
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.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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".
- Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
- 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
- Buckley AFB, Colorado
- Posted
- Mar 30, 2026, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Mar 31, 2026, 12:15 AM
- Compensation
- $99,800 - $129,742 per year
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