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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Air Combat Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$74,678 - $97,087

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing human resources for non-appropriated fund programs in the Air Force, handling tasks like hiring, promotions, discipline, and employee relations on behalf of the base commander.

It's ideal for someone with experience in HR administration who enjoys solving personnel issues and providing advice to leaders.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional with a background in government or military HR who can navigate rules and use data systems effectively.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-9 level or equivalent, involving HR management concepts, laws, and problem-solving for non-appropriated funds
  • Knowledge of recruitment, placement, position classification, and personnel transactions including appointments, promotions, and separations
  • Understanding of employee relations, equal employment opportunity, and training programs
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of graduate education in a related field (transcripts required), or a combination of education and experience
  • Federal time-in-grade requirement: One year at GS-9 if currently or recently in a GS position
  • Proficiency in automated personnel data systems for accurate processing of HR actions

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is: To act for the installation commander in the administration of the authority to appoint, classify, promote, reassign, discipline, demote, detail, compensate, separate, or effect other related personnel and position transactions pertaining to Non appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR).

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of and skill in applying, a wide range of human resource management concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques sufficient to solve a wide range of NAF HR problems and issues, and sufficient to provide comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices.

Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of recruitment and placement and position classification concepts principles and practices to incorporate consideration of career ladders, career development and training, management concepts, working conditions, recruitment and retention incentives, organizational design, and position classification and position management to provide management with flexible alternatives for problem resolution.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants have less than the full amount of specialized experience required, but they have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled.

Therefore, applicants have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures covering NAF HR programs involving classification and position management, recruitment and staffing, employee-management relations, equal employment opportunity, and employee development and training to appoint, classify, promote, reassign, discipline, demote, detail, compensate, separate, or effect other related personnel and position transactions pertaining to NAFHR.

2.

Knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques sufficient to solve a wide range of complex, interrelated HR problems and issues.

3. Knowledge of automated personnel data systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing of NAF personnel actions and generate automated products/documents.4.

Skill in applying analytical and diagnostic techniques and quantitative and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to solve a variety of problems and issues.5.

Ability to maintain good working relationships and gain support for HR program goals. 4.

Skill in applying analytical and diagnostic techniques and quantitative and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to solve a variety of problems and issues.

5. Ability to maintain good working relationships and gain support for HR program goals. 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:

Administers and manages the NAF HR programs. Responsible for executing, leading, and managing all NAF HR programs.

Plans and administers the NAF Position Classification and Wage Administration programs.

Exercises full NAF classification authority and provides expert advice and guidance to managers/supervisors on identifying significant job changes, differences between major and minor duties, organizational structuring, and sound position management practices.

Oversees and performs work involving the administration of the NAF Affirmative Employment Program and assures the integrity of NAF Personnel Systems.

Conducts and oversees NAF employee training and development requirements. Responsible for NAF HR personnel specific training to include customer service and NAF HR Supervisor/Manager Course.

Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates, considers difficulty of assignments and capabilities of employees, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5O-AFPC-12871426-090059-RRH