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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: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position: Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-13, SCPD # 9GB88. Responsibilities In a developmental capacity, provides strategic and technical guidance as well as seasoned consultative management advisory services throughout an entire MAJCOM on the effective use of HRM to support goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish agency and command missions. In a developmental capacity, conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve HRM programs and/or influence policy changes for the MAJCOM that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics. In a developmental capacity, performs program evaluation of a full range of HR programs at command and wing/installation level and develops and executes improvement/enhancement plans. Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions with command leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers and conducts or leads conferences as representative of the command. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Continued from Conditions of Employment...This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C 1586. Upon the employees' return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure. *** 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-12): 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 includes knowledge of, and ability to advise management on laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, instructions, and concepts governing Human Resource Management such as, but not limited to, recruitment / fill, civilian time & attendance / pay, appraisals, civilian awards, and employee benefits; knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex human resources problems and the development of concrete action plans to solve organizational, operational, and technical problems; and knowledge of common civilian appraisal systems such as: Performance Management & Appraisal Program (DPMAP), Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), and DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-13): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Expert knowledge of, and ability to advise laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, instructions, and concepts governing Federal human resource management such as, but not limited to, staffing, classification, employee relations, labor, civilian pay and employee benefits; knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to solve organizational, operational, and technical problems; and knowledge of resource management, such as appropriations, manning and funding requirements, work year management, and financial analysis, and their impact on effective mission accomplishment. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, policies, 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. Skill in troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive recruitment and placement advisory services. Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions from information, and communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. 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. Education 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 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. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. 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.