Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR)
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
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).
This job is for a deputy director role in an Air Force security unit, where you'll help lead a team that handles law enforcement, base protection, and security programs to keep military operations safe.
It involves planning, coordinating policies, and advising leaders on threats like terrorism or intrusions.
A good fit would be someone with strong experience in security management and leadership in a military or government setting, who enjoys overseeing teams and solving complex safety challenges.
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Director, Security Forces Squadron (SFS) and senior civilian advisor, sharing with the Commander/Director the full scope of responsibility for managing all activities of the SFS and overseeing the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility SFS programs.
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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of law enforcement and security operations.
Experience with advising unit commanders on issues involving integrated defense and mission assurance.
Develops, coordinates, and integrates multiple DoD, HAF, MAJCOM and local plans, polices, and procedures directly affecting national security assets assigned to the installation or geographically separated units.
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.
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.
Expert knowledge of a wide range of law enforcement and physical security concepts, principles, practices and procedures; integrated defense, mission assurance, anti-terrorism and force protection, physical security, law enforcement, criminal investigations, intrusion detection systems, OPSEC, and emerging technology requirements.
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Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, AF, other federal entities, air base wing organizations, complex entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence mission objectives.
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Knowledge of a wide range of human resources programs, operations, directives, and procedures which include workplace safety and security, education and training, manpower, military and civilian personnel management, Military Equal Opportunity, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct surveys/studies, accomplish projects, and evaluate results for the management and completion of programs. 5.
Ability to manage the work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
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:
Duty 1: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Security Forces Squadron. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization, wing, group, MAJCOM, and HAF objectives.
Duty 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.
Duty 3: Represents the Security Forces Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with unit commanders/deputies, managers, mission partners, higher headquarters, community/civic leaders, and local/state/federal law enforcement officials Duty 4: Makes comprehensive assessments and evaluations of the unit's goals/objectives which provide a basis for long- range planning to enhance the management support capabilities of the Security Forces Squadron.
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