Human Resources Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties continued primary purpose: This role emphasizes leadership in suitability and fitness programs, alongside proficiency in one additional A1CM functional area, aiming to elevate workforce standards and efficiency. DUTIES: Formulate and enforce of suitability and fitness policies and proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and federal guidelines. Support performance evaluation systems, recognizing and incentivizing outstanding achievements to foster a culture of excellence. Support competitive compensation mechanisms, including pay table updates, special salary rates, and the 3Rs (recruitment, relocation, retention), advocating for compensation flexibility with DoD and OPM. Support innovation and refinement workforce policies and programs, addressing retirement, insurance benefits, workers' compensation, and more, to meet evolving needs. Collaborate across divisions to integrate A1CM initiatives with wider organizational objectives, ensuring a cohesive workforce strategy. Offer data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management on suitability, performance, compensation or similar strategies, enhancing decision-making. Support the development and delivery of training programs, updating the workforce on current policies, practices, and advancements related to A1CM's mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft May be considered for remote per HQ AF/A1 Remote Work Guide, dated 19 Jan 23 Centrally Managed Position $10,000 relocation incentive Qualifications 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of two or more CHR programs to provide staff-level advice enterprise-wide in the development of solutions to very complex problems of program improvement and to advise the A1C on best course of action, and to provide expert technical advice and assistance to program managers and operating HR offices. Expert knowledge of CHR processes, procedures, and requirements in various functional areas to ensure that all phases of management are executed properly. Mastery of CHR principles, concepts, and practices to define problems, identify relationships, evaluate, and determine quality, assess impacts, and arrive at conclusions when participating in studies, workgroups, and advisory committees. Expert Knowledge in governing CHR statutes, broad CHR principles and practices sufficient to serve as a senior advisor to the A1C, A1 and other members of the DAF Staff and Secretariat. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. 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: Expert knowledge of suitability and fitness or one more CHR program in order to provide staff-level advice enterprise-wide in the development of solutions to very complex problems of program improvement and to advise the A1C on best course of action, and to provide expert technical advice and assistance to program managers and operating HR offices. Knowledge of HSPD-12 vetting procedures is preferred as well, but not required. Expert ability in applying a wide range of advanced CHR principles, concepts, and practices in order to study and evaluate proposed legislation affecting the civilian workforce, developing DAF's position on such proposals, and advising DAF's leadership. Expert knowledge of CHR processes, procedures and requirements in various functional areas in order to ensure that all phases of management are executed properly. Significant knowledge of broad CHR concepts and factual issues to generate and analyze projects and programs which depart from previous practices and which require the generation of HR innovations, concepts, theory and principles. Expert Knowledge in governing CHR statutes, broad CHR principles and practices sufficient to serve as a senior advisor to the A1C, A1 and other members of the DAF Staff and Secretariat. Knowledge of analytical reasoning, organizational effectiveness and efficiency concepts, assessment methodology, process mapping and improvement, business transformation, and other disciplines supporting business enterprise management. Mastery level knowledge of CHR programs in order to develop and provide policy guidance on a wide range of CHR programs. Mastery of CHR principles, concepts, and practices in order to define problems, identify relationships, evaluate and determine quality, assess impacts, and arrive at conclusions when participating in studies, workgroups, and advisory committees; and skill in written and oral communication, and at maintaining effectiveness while working at traditional or alternative (remote) worksites. 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. 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. 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. Benefits Help A career