Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): McChord AFB, Washington
Salary Range: $56153 - $108029 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-07/GS-09: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. The position is developmental. All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion. (Cont.)
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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 Series. GS-07: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-07): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of standard recruitment and placement principles and practices and of the occupational design of various types of positions to analyze position requirements and to decide upon and apply a standardized recruitment strategy. Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of recruitment and placement apply to issues and problems of limited scope and complexity. Knowledge of merit promotion and affirmative employment programs, plans, and techniques in order to effectively apply them. Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or I have a bachelor's degree in education or a subject area related to the position and am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Successfully completed some graduated-level education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. 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 basic Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement techniques. Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of recruitment and placement to apply to issues and problems of limited scope and complexity. Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information. Ability to plan and organize work. GS-09: 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 knowledge of standard recruitment and placement principles and practices and of the occupational design of positions within assigned organizations to analyze position requirements and to decide upon and apply a standardized recruitment strategy. Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of recruitment and placement to apply them to issues and problems. Knowledge of merit promotion and affirmative employment programs, plans, and techniques in order to effectively apply them. Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. 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 fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. Skill in applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information. Ability to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. GS-11: 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 recruitment, placement and affirmative employment concepts, principles, regulations, programs and practices to recommend innovative methods and strategies to resolve problems of job turnover, workforce planning, downsizing, and reinvention initiatives. Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, major areas of study such as Human Resources, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Program Management, or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Less than the full amount of specialized experience required but more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. 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 a wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents related to employee and management relations, staffing, performance management, labor relations, and the relationships between the various personnel disciplines. Knowledge of the laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts pertaining to personnel management, and a practical understanding of position classification and position management. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans and/or flexible alternatives to solve problems. Knowledge of required procedures to develop new or modified work methods, processes, and/or procedures to improve organizational efficiency/productivity and knowledge of special recruiting authorities, strategies, incentives, and organizational design. Skill in consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, interest-based bargaining, advocacy, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in emotional situations. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/11/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846274 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: 2025-12-11