HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience in managing disability programs at a federal level.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal HR concepts, legal issues, and equal opportunity regulations.
  • Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, particularly regarding disabilities in the workforce.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate complex issues both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies and community organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement initiatives to improve employment rates for individuals with disabilities.
  • Conduct data analytics to assess and refine disability program efforts.
  • Assist in the development of affirmative employment plans and reports for leadership.
  • Prepare administrative materials, such as presentations and correspondence related to disability programs.
  • Participate in inter-agency meetings to discuss equal opportunity and employment issues.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the federal system.
  • Potential for relocation assistance depending on position.
  • Job security associated with federal employment.
  • Paid leave and holidays as part of the federal work schedule.
Full Job Description
Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Disability Program Manager (DPM) and perform data analytics to develop comprehensive analysis of DPM efforts to include workforce composition, outreach recruiting, employment, internal advancement, performance, employee development, discipline, and awards/recognition and appraisals.

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Duties

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  1. SERVES AS INSTALLATION DISABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER. Develops and implements special program initiatives that will enhance the employment of individuals with disabilities.
  2. PERFORMS DATA ANALYTIC RESPONSIBILITIES. Functions in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Management Directive-715 Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
  3. PARTICIPATES IN SPECIAL INITIATIVES, STUDIES, PROJECTS, AND AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES. Assist in development and update of affirmative employment plans, preparation of annual reports and conducting WWG and/or EEO Advisory Committee meetings.
  4. PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. Prepares written correspondence, power point presentations, etc.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.


Qualifications

Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in directing, managing, and leading the installation disability program committee. Responsible for administering, maintaining, evaluating and publicizing disability program. Works with other personnel to identify potential program initiatives or special projects that could improve the use of resources, solve problems, or enhance program effectiveness. If assigned as a project leader, analyzes taskings, and then plans and oversees, reviews, and consolidates the work of others. Provides written reports and/or briefings outlining findings and recommendations, and coordinates results with activities both within and outside the EEO office. Prepares items for newsletters, responses to Congressional Inquiries, reports of special studies, scripts for briefings, letters responding to inquiries from employees and other customers, and supplements to regulations and directives.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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:

  • In-depth knowledge of a wide range of federal human resources concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses; draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to solve equal opportunity demographic problems and make technical recommendations for resolution.
  • Knowledge of in-depth legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical techniques sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered.
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, specialists, employees, and military members and persons outside of the agency such as equal opportunity specialists and community organization representatives.
  • Ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents.


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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.


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Benefits

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