Lead Human Resources Assistant ( Military)
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Posted: January 13, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Pacific Air Forces
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$63,795 - $82,938
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 involves managing human resources for non-government funded programs in the Air Force, handling tasks like hiring, promotions, discipline, and employee training while acting on behalf of the base commander.
It requires overseeing a small HR team and solving complex personnel issues to keep operations running smoothly.
A good fit would be someone with HR experience in government or military settings, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff and leaders.
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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 Nonappropriated 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, Human Resources Management, Series 0201.
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: 1) Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures covering NAF Human Resources (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 supervise, plan, organize, and direct a small HR office (e.g., budgeting, safety, perform supervisory HR management responsibilities, etc.); and 6) Ability to maintain good working relationships and gain support for HR program goals.
OR EDUCATION: Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.
in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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: 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.
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.
Knowledge of automated personnel data systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing NAF personnel actions and generate automated products/documents.
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.
Ability to supervise, plan, organize, and direct a small HR office (e.g., budgeting, safety, perform supervisory HR management responsibilities, etc.) 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. 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 first level supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
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