CIVILIAN PERSONNEL PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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. GS-09: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 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. 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. Knowledge of civilian personnel management policies, processes, and techniques sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules, procedures, obligations, and entitlements. OR EDUCATION: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: 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. 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. Knowledge of civilian personnel management policies, processes, and techniques sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules, procedures, obligations, and entitlements. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for 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 overall mission, function, operation, and organization; and a variety of principles and processes applicable to the work operations of the Wing and impact of Wing’s activities across the organization. 2. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness, and in servicing as a technical specialist and spokesperson to further operating agency objects on important issues. 3. Knowledge of an extensive body of civilian HR laws, regulations, principles, practices, rules, procedures, and operations sufficient to provide advice to management on a variety of issues, interpret regulations and union contracts, monitor and track requests for personnel actions, and ensure forms for civilian pay actions are submitted for in-processing and out-processing employees and comparable actions. 4. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports. 5. Knowledge of program inspection requirements, reports, and terms, as well as knowledge of common management principles to provide advisory services and inspect assigned programs. 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings and correspondence. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position which serves as a Civilian Personnel Program Specialist in the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wings Civilian Personnel Directorate developing, planning, and executing the wings civilian strategies and personnel programs.