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 serve as a Civilian Personnel Program Specialist with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out analytical and evaluative advisory services for the 53d Wing.
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: 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 a thorough knowledge of policies, regulations, organizational techniques, systems, and procedures are applied in performing a variety of analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, management controls, long-range planning, as well as the principles, practices, and functions of civilian human resources personnel program administration to support operations and perform difficult and complex work assignments. Skill in the use of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness. 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. 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. Knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, practices, mission, and organizational structure of AF, multiple MAJCOMs, multiple host bases, and 53d Wing mission to support civilian human resources program administration. 2. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of federal civilian personnel program administration. 3. Knowledge of sustainment program inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of common management principles to provide advisory services and inspect assigned programs. 4. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness, and in serving as a technical specialist and spokesperson to further operating agency objectives on important issues. 5. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports, including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work. 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings. 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.
Administers a wide variety of Civilian Personnel services to the 53d Wing, to include 64 units at 18 CONUS locations covered by four MAJCOMS (ACC, AFGSC, AFSPC, and AFMC). Advises organization commanders, supervisors, and staff personnel on the functions and capabilities of the program, to include recruitment processes, retention programs, and sustainment of federal employees. Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for the 53d Wing Civilian Personnel program to ensure operations are in line with regulatory requirements, support goals, and mission requirements. Develops, monitors, and analyzes applicable statistical data to track operating programs, evaluate their effectiveness and applicability to strategic goals, and plan improvements. Provides recruitment and placement services to 53d Wing units serviced by numerous Host Base Civilian Personnel Offices. The units are complex and dynamic, have a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative, and highly technical positions and are geographically separated. Initiates/Develops special requests related to the 53d Wing civilian personnel program. Advises managers in strategic planning, and identifies immediate and long-range program needs. Oversees and executes special projects related to the 53d Wing civilian personnel program. Reviews all requirements/taskings from MAJCOMs/Host Bases.