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Posted: January 7, 2026 (7 days ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (NAF)

Air Force Special Operations Command

Department of the Air Force

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$89,508 - $116,362

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing all aspects of human resources for non-government funded programs in the Air Force, such as hiring, promotions, discipline, and employee relations, while acting on behalf of the base commander.

It requires solving complex HR issues and providing expert advice to ensure smooth operations.

A good fit would be someone with strong HR experience in a federal or military setting, who is skilled at handling sensitive personnel matters and leading a small team.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, focusing on HR management concepts, laws, and problem-solving techniques
  • Knowledge of NAF HR programs including classification, recruitment, staffing, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, labor relations, and training
  • Skill in consensus building, negotiation, conflict resolution, and analytical methods to address complex HR issues
  • Proficiency in automated personnel data systems for accurate processing of personnel actions
  • Ability to supervise and direct a small HR office, including budgeting, safety, and planning
  • Federal time-in-grade requirement: One year at GS-11 within the last 52 weeks for merit promotion applicants
  • Experience with paid, unpaid, or volunteer work demonstrating relevant HR duties

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 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, 0201 Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

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

Knowledge of, and skill in applying consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in highly charged emotional situations.

Knowledge of, and skill in applying, analytical and diagnostic techniques and quantitative and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to resolve complex interrelated HRM problems and issues.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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, labor relations, 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 of 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 Provides expert advice, guidance, and recommendations on labor relations and employee relations issues 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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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 8J-AFPC-12861448-079335-MED