PERSONNEL LIAISON SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide key advisory services to leadership and vital HR administrative support assistance to all assigned civilian personnel on a variety of administrative and technical duties involving personnel management, resources management, and manpower analysis management issues impacting organizational matters.

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.

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) Applying laws, regulations, policies, and precedents in support of a personnel management program; (2) Demonstrating a practical understanding of position management, special recruiting authorities, strategies, incentives, organizational design and position classification; (3) applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of civilian personnel program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate 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 copies of your college 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 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 pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources pertaining to personnel management, and a practical understanding of position management, special recruiting authorities, strategies, incentives, organizational design and position classification.

2.

Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of civilian personnel program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

3. Knowledge of civilian personnel management policies, processes, and techniques sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules, procedures, obligations, and entitlements. 4.

Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex civilian personnel functions and work processes. 5.

Ability to develop new or modified organizational work methods, processes, and/or procedures to improve organizational efficiency/productivity. 6.

Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate with tact, creativity, and resourcefulness, both orally and in writing.

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:

Provides guidance to commanders, supervisors, and managers on a broad scope of performance management issues in coordination with local Civilian Personnel Section (CPS), legal office and union representatives.

Provides employee management assistance for assigned organizations where work processes are conceptual, judgemental, involve public contact, or are coordinative in nature.

Serves as the primary point of contact for Civilian Personnel services involving position management, staffing, placement, and classification.

Collaborates with CPS, Resources Management Flight, commanders, staff, and functional managers to identify performance measures for an effective resource management program.

Serves as a civilian personnel program management specialist coordinating and implementing a myriad of civilian personnel program services for the Wing.

Evaluates requirements for additional civilian resources and balances needs with overall mission requirements and resource interest. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

Obtains information from a variety of sources, consolidates information and develops into operational working/information papers and/or internal operating procedures.