ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

DutiesServes as Assistant Director of the Personnel Operations Directorate at AFPC, planning, organizing, and managing the activities of the directorate.Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.Represents the Directorate of Personnel Operations with a variety of HQ USAF, major commands, installation and functional area organizations.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentThis is Centrally Managed position in the Force Support career field.U.S. Citizenship RequiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govMust be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearanceIf authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramWork may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.Disclosure of Political AppointmentsRecruitment Incentive may be authorized for this positionRelocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Qualifications 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-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) Providing knowledge of federal civilian personnel/HR management law, executive orders, functions, theories, and techniques and the interrelationship of the various civilian personnel/HR disciplines to include a broad knowledge of staffing/affirmative employment, position classification and systems management theories, principles, and practices in the delivery of Air Force Human Resources services. 2) Using knowledge of the agency, senior leadership, and installation's objectives, mission, and operating programs and implications on command and/or agency civilian personnel/HR management programs and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence staffing and classification processes and systems. 3) Applying knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; and the development of concrete action plans to analyze organization and operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions. 4) Administering knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5) Planning, organizing, and directing the functions and mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; and analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6) Representing the activity both within and outside the organization and gaining support for program goals.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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: In-depth, comprehensive knowledge of federal civilian personnel/HR management law, executive orders, functions, theories, and techniques and the interrelationship of the various civilian personnel/HR disciplines to include a broad knowledge of staffing/affirmative employment, position classification and systems management theories, principles, and practices in the delivery of Air Force Human Resources services.Broad knowledge of the agency, senior leadership, and installation's objectives, mission, and operating programs and implications on command and/or agency civilian personnel/HR management programs and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence staffing and classification processes and systems.Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; and the development of concrete action plans to analyze organization and operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions.Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.Ability and skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; and to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.Ability to represent the activity both within and outside the organization, and to gain support for 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirementsFully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.