Human Resources Specialist chez Department of the Air Force

Not Required

Duties

HR Advisory: Provides authoritative management advisory services in HR related matters. Advises employees of their entitlements and rights as an employee and suggests other sources or avenues for assistance. Makes periodic visits to serviced activities/facilities. Provides training to lower graded HR staff in NAF HR functional areas. Reviews work output of subordinates for accuracy and completion. Monitors the flow of work and adjusts as needed. Responsible for running routine audits (i.e. WGI, Benefits Arrearages, Position Hierarchy, Length of Service, et) R&P: Provides training to managers on recruitment and placement actions. Completes job opportunity announcements. Generates assessment questionnaires. Makes qualification determinations. Resolves qualification determinations. Classification: Classifies routine and non-routine classification requests. Determines and assigns correct pay category, occupational series, title, grade level of positions. Seeks assistance and guidance on controversial classification requests. Makes Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) determinations. Conducts position reviews; performs desk audits. Prepares evaluation statements. Counsels managers on position management strategies. Benefits: Researches and resolves problems in the administration of the employee benefit program. Pay & Leave: Provides advice and assistance to managers and employees on basic pay, overtime, overseas entitlements (as applicable) or leave entitlement questions or problems. Advises managers and employees about relatively common issues or problems such as routine leave or attendance questions or disputes. Prepares minimum hiring rate & special salary request packages. Manages overseas entitlements. DCPDS: Serves as the focal point for the automated NAF personnel data system for transaction problems and error resolutions. Maintains surveillance of automated system processing through regular system queries and quality control products. Provides technical advice to lower-graded Human Resources Assistants concerning processing of personnel actions and associated system error situations. Provides management with position control registers and other automated personnel statistical documents/reports. EMR/Labor: Assists the HRO with disciplinary actions, adverse actions, grievances, performance improvement plans, and business-based actions. Advises managers on performance management. Communicates requirements when initiating disciplinary actions. Reminds managers of proper use of business-based actions. Counsels managers on prohibited personnel practices. Advises managers on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement (CBA) and local Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as applicable. Performs other related duties as required If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12818442

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/24/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have progressively responsible experience in substantive NAF personnel management and administration. Must be thoroughly accustomed with the full range of NAF personnel policies and procedures. Must have experience that provides the knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, practices and procedures covering NAF personnel management programs. Must possess basic computer skills and have knowledge of the automated NAF personnel data system. Must have experience with computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet. Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions. This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities. This position may offer logistical support.