HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Fairchild AFB, Washington

Salary Range: $50460 - $97087 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to GS-07/09: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to GS-0201-11, Human Resources Specialist, CPCN 4YR11960, thru intervening grade of GS-0201-09 (CPCN 4YR3490). Continued in Duties

Major Duties:

• Summary cont'd When the supervisor determines the full proficiency has been acquired, a Request for Personnel Action (RPA) will be submitted to the Civilian Personnel Office, and an annotation that the incumbent is performing the full range and scope of duties and responsibilities reflected in the referenced core document. (GS-11): The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist in Classification with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of position classification and position management advisory services for assigned organizations. DUTIES-GS-07/09: In a developmental capacity, works as a specialist to provide management advisory services on all Affirmative Employment issues. With assistance from a higher-graded specialist works as a specialist in the staffing liaison and staffing advisory service for the base. In a developmental capacity works as an employee relations specialist to advise employee(s) or supervisor(s) on legal or regulatory requirements or entitlements. In a developmental capacity, provides benefit counseling to supervisors, employees and/or survivors. In a developmental capacity learns to administer the base Injury Compensation Program GS-11: Provides Employee Relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations characterized by a wide range of occupations where work processes are mental, judgmental, involve public contact, or are coordinative in nature. Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues. Manages assignments and/or projects. Provides a full range of management advisory services, internal and external recruitment efforts between AFPC and local managers. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation

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-0201 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-07): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of basic Federal HR in recruitment, placement, employee relations techniques. 2. Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 3. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information. 4. Ability to identify management and installation missions and objectives and the implications on personnel management programs. 5. Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices. 6. Ability to work as a member of a team SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-09): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in planning, developing, and carrying out position classification such as determining title, pay plan/pay schedule, series, grade level/pay band, skill codes, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coverage AND position management advisory services. 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., if related. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-09): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of fundamental Federal HR classification and position management principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information; and to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices. Ability to work as a member of a team. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-11): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Federal HR classification and position management concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities and resolve classification issues which often require the making of fine distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and allocation of grade levels to positions. 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. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-11): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the full range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations, and advise managers regarding appropriate corrective techniques in response to a range of conduct and performance issues. 2. Knowledge of Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques and the basic relationships of various HR disciplines sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules and procedures and their obligations and entitlements. 3. Knowledge of legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical capabilities sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. 4. Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly-charged, emotional situations which may arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. 5. Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques: 6. Skill in gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents. 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. GS-07: One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. GS-09: One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. GS-11: 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. 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.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/11/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950041 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11