September 9, 2024

US Air Education and Training Command

Holloman AFB

FULL TIME

Human Resources Specialist

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Human Resources Officer (HRO) in the performance of technical and management advisory personnel functions of the NAF Personnel Program.

The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Assists in implementing NAF HR policies and directives while providing technical expertise and assistance in specialized areas such as recruitment & placement, classification, employee and labor relations, suitability/fitness determinations, compensation, and benefits.
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 makes adjustments as needed. Offers Identifies areas provides additional assistance
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 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. Participates in planning and conducting the local NAF wage survey IAW regulatory guidance. May serve as Chairman/Co-Chairman of the NAF Locality Wage Survey Committee.
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, and grievances. 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).
Performs other related duties as required.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View Questionnaire/12539773

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position requires the incumbent to have or obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB.USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

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, 09/13/2024

Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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, Ameri Corps) 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 the position allows for 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 familiar with the full range of NAF personnel policies and procedures.
Must have 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 be familiar with personal 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.

Additional information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
A probationary period may be required.
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
This position is not included in a bargaining unit.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Benefits

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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
- Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Holloman NAF HR Office

Email

49FSS.NAF.HR@us.af.mil

Address

Holloman NAF HR
49 FSS/FSCN
596 4th Street, Bldg 224, Suite 203
Holloman AFB, NM 88330-8060
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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