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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$130,461 - $197,200

per year

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February 6, 2026More Air Force jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team that handles hiring, employee management, and related support for civilian staff at an Air Force base, while advising leaders on personnel matters to help the organization run smoothly.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in federal HR rules and team leadership, who enjoys solving people-related challenges in a government setting.

It's a senior role focused on integrating HR with other base operations like budgeting and safety.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in federal civilian personnel management at GS-13 equivalent level
  • Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing federal HR functions including position classification, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations
  • Skill in analyzing workforce data to recommend improvements to HR programs
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for presenting issues and advice to leaders
  • Ability to lead, manage, and supervise a moderate to large staff
  • Experience managing an HR office, including budgeting, space, and safety
  • Supervisory responsibilities comprising at least 25% of the role

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to administer appointing, and associated, authorities and to provide comprehensive advice on human resource management functions.

Also to integrate the program objectives of civilian personnel administration with allied and related programs; to manage the office and direct the staff of the Civilian Personnel Flight (CPF).

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Human Resources Management Series 0201, under the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience include experience in the laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, policies, and concepts governing various federal disciplines associated with personnel management programs concerning position management, classification, recruitment and retention, compensation, employee relations, affirmative employment, awards and providing effective solutions to support organizational goals and objectives.

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: Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing federal civilian personnel management.

Knowledge of civilian pay budget policies and procedures. Skill in analyzing a wide variety of work force data to provide recommendations for improving the human resource management program.

Skill in written and oral communication to present issues and recommendations. Ability to lead, manage, and supervise a moderate to large sized staff.

Ability to manage a human resource office (e.g., budgeting, space management, safety, etc.). 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.

Major Duties:

DUTY 1: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

DUTY 2: Administers appointing and associated Title V authorities on behalf of the Commander for federal civil service personnel at an Air Force (AF) installation.

DUTY 3: Advises the Commander, key managers, and supervisors on the full range of civilian human resource management which includes requirements, accessions, development, sustainment, and separations.

DUTY 4: Integrates the objectives and requirements of civilian human resource management with allied and related programs which include but are not limited to finance and budget, manpower and organization, safety, security, staff judge advocate, EEO complaints and resolution, and mobilization planning.

DUTY 5: Supervises the staff of the Civilian Personnel Section. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors and team chiefs.

Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. DUTY 6: Manages the Civilian Personnel Flight.

Prepares budget requirements and executes the CPF budget which includes such items as travel, per diem, supplies, and equipment.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/30/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AFMC-12874740-111303-9X-CGE