HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

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 to serve as the DAF EEO Complaints Compliance Officer, the Senior Analyst, for DAF Final Agency Decisions (FADs) portfolio, Appeals program manager and Associate AFCARO Director.

Duties

• Serves as the Department of the Air Force EEO Complaints Compliance Program Manager, responsible for operation of the DAF-level EEO compliance program and provides direct oversight of the Air Force and Space Force centrally managed appeals process for EEO complaints Serves as the Lead, Department of the Air Force EEO Complaints Appeals Program Serves as Senior Analyst and Reviewer. Reviews and analyzes discrimination complaint cases submitted to AFCARO and/or reviews decisions written by subordinate level FAD writers Serves as a senior analyst and lead panel member for the Air Force Review Boards Agency(AFRBA), providing expert analysis and review of complex and controversial cases appealed to the Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA), ensuring consistent application of law, policy, and precedent across all AFRBA boards

Qualifications

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, 0201 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include mastery knowledge of advanced human resources and Federal Equal Employment Opportunity principles, practices concepts, and procedures affecting the Federal Sector appellate systems indiscrimination complaints, adverse action appeals, and administrative and negotiated grievance functions to be able to render Final Agency Decisions and acceptability determinations. Mastery knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods of Federal Equal Employment Opportunity to analyze and advise on complex systemic problems for an agency. Mastery knowledge of advanced human resources management (HRM) principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, analytical methods and techniques, and seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve HRM problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Extensive knowledge and expertise in staffing, employee relations, labor relations, and position classification functional areas to determine whether any procedural, regulatory, or programmatic errors occurred in the personnel practice, policy, or procedures and recommend appropriate changes. Expert knowledge of a wide range of civilian personnel laws, concepts, principles, and practices, as well as the ability to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex problems involving Federal employment and merit promotion principles, laws, regulations and policies; and advise other subordinate analysts and field/installation personnel.-Expert knowledge on matters involving statutory entitlement as interpreted by the Office of Personnel Management, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit System Protection Board, Comptroller General, and the Federal courts.-Thorough knowledge of the USAF Civilian and Military Equal Opportunity Program. Thorough knowledge of Department of Defense, Joint activities, Air Force, and commands' organizational structures and functions. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 laws, rules, and regulations governing federal human resources management such as Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Merit System Principles, and Prohibited Personnel Practices established by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 Knowledge and understanding of the entire complaint process under 29 C.F.R. Part 1614, EEOC Management Directive (MD) 110, AFI 36-2706, and the appeal and grievance process of AFI 36-1203 Knowledge and skill in written and oral communication to prepare and present briefings, issues and recommendations; to provide clear and thorough advice and assistance to other analysts, assuring consistency with prior agency decisions and precedents Knowledge of HR functions such as staffing, employee management relations, and other functional areas of civilian personnel management to determine procedural, regulatory or programmatic errors in the practice which led to a complaint or grievance Skill and ability to apply analytical skills to serve as senior/lead analyst providing technical expertise to independently gather, organize, weigh and present various kind evidence and information in support of findings, in preparation of final agency decisions, final orders, grievances and appeals Skill and ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources 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

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before starting the application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/15/2026, closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056665 Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 09/15/2026. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 5. A complete Application Questionnaire 6. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 7. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 8. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBs you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 9. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 10. Review all instructions prior to beginning your Assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 11. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 12. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources, click here. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click here. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.