HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)
United States Space Force
Posted: March 4, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$74,678 - $97,087
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job is for a Human Resources Officer in the Air Force, where you'll handle employee hiring, training, and workplace issues for non-appropriated fund programs, like those on military bases.
It involves advising managers on HR matters and solving personnel problems to keep operations running smoothly.
A good fit would be someone with HR experience or advanced education in the field, who enjoys helping people and working in a structured government environment.
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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, Adminstrative 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: Successful completion of 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: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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 NAF HR.
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. 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 NAFHR programs. Plans and administers the NAF Position Classification and Wage Administration programs.
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. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
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