Department of the Air Force

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Lackland AFB, Texas Full time

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Lackland AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $108001 - $140403 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist at a majorcommand (ACC) to provide advisory services to headquarters staff and wing management officials on federal,Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF) civilian personnel programs to ensure successful operation of civilian HR programs.

Major Duties:

  • As a Human Resources Specialist, has responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out dutiesrelated to recruitment and Staffing, career Development, Position Management, Employee managementrelations, Resource Management, and/or Educations and Training for the AF ISR Agency and serviced organizations. Manages one or more HR programs: and advises management and employees on legal, regulatory, and/or procedural requirements for issues such as, but not limited to: application of merit systems principles to attract, develop, manage, and retain a high quality and diverse workforce: DCIPS and/or NSPS pay for performance and pay pool management; workforce shaping initiatives to support efficient, effective, and economical use of human resources to meet mission requirements; resource management issues related to work year execution, cost management, civilian resources projections, planning for vacancies and organizational changes, and setting of local pay policies; performance management and recognitions programs; employee development and training; and/or facilitating the delivery of HR services from Air Force Personnel Center and Air Force Manpower Agency. Leads, plans, and/or participates in special projects and studies. Provides technical and policy direction to less experienced HR specialists performing related work.

Qualifications: This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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 for the GG-0201, Human Resources Management Series. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include credible experience include knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, concepts, and practices in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; and/or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures.. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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: 1. Theoretical knowledge and understanding of federal personnel management functions, theories and techniques of the various personnel disciplines. 2. Mastery knowledge of and the ability to apply laws, executive orders, regulations, policies and concepts pertaining to federal personnel programs. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolutions of problems and the development of concrete action plans to solve problems and negotiate resolutions. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions. 5. Ability to make authoritative judgments; and prepare effective analysis, briefings, and reports. 6. Knowledge of security practices and procedures for the protection of classified material. 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 (EST) on 05/01/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12946722 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. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. 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: 2026-05-01