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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$63,795 - $82,938

per year

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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 guiding recruitment and placement for civilian staff in the U.S. Air Force in Europe, while also managing security checks to ensure people are suitable for their roles.

It supports the personnel office at a military base by handling hiring processes and security programs.

A good fit would be someone with experience in human resources, especially in government or military settings, who enjoys organizing people and following rules carefully.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-9 level or equivalent, focusing on HR recruitment, placement, and security suitability
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for civilian HR functions and personnel security investigations
  • Proficiency in HR management concepts, analytical techniques, and automated systems like DCPDS, e-QIP, JPAS, CVS, NP2 Portal, and SWFT
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for advising and presenting information
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of graduate education in HR, organizational management, or related fields (transcripts required)
  • Combination of education and experience acceptable if it meets qualification standards
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-9 within the last 52 weeks for current or recent GS employees

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide Recruitment and Placement guidance and Security Suitability Program Management duties for 86th Force Support Squadron (FSS) in support of the installation Civilian Personnel Office.

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-9, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include 1) Knowledge of, and skill in applying wide range of laws, Executive orders, regulations, policies, concepts, and various HR policies, practices, procedures, and management controls of the civilian recruitment and placement functions; 2) Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of civilian Human Resource Management concepts, principles, and practices; local and higher level HRM procedures; the mission, functions, and programs of assigned organizations; and analytical and evaluative techniques; 3) Knowledge of personnel security investigation and suitability determination laws, regulations, policies, processes, procedures, and automated systems (e.g., DCPDS, e-QIP, JPAS, CVS, NP2 Portal, SWFT, etc.) in order to develop, implement, and improve processes and procedures to maximize program accuracy and efficiency; Knowledge is used to develop guidance, work methods, and standardized processes for completing program operations and administrative support functions; and 4) Skill and Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions.

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.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, major areas of study such as Human Resources, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Program Management, or related field of study.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above to meet the qualifications of the position.

This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. 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-9 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.

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, and skill in applying wide range of laws, Executive orders, regulations, policies, concepts, and various HR policies, practices, procedures, and management controls of the civilian recruitment and placement functions Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of civilian Human Resource Management concepts, principles, and practices; local and higher level HRM procedures; the mission, functions, and programs of assigned organizations; and analytical and evaluative techniques Knowledge of personnel security investigation and suitability determination laws, regulations, policies, processes, procedures, and automated systems (e.g., DCPDS, e-QIP, JPAS, CVS, NP2 Portal, SWFT, etc.) in order to develop, implement, and improve processes and procedures to maximize program accuracy and efficiency.

Knowledge is used to develop guidance, work methods, and standardized processes for completing program operations and administrative support functions Skill and Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions 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:

Performs the full range of Recruitment and Placement advisory services.

Provides staffing advisory services based on the serviced organization's local, regional, or national staffing priorities and takes proactive measures to anticipate management's needs by pre-positioning work products in expectation of new projects and programs Manages the Automated Suitability and Security Clearance Process Provides continuing technical advice and assistance to management on Human Resources Program

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9N-AFPC-12898203-166402-MED