Summary 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 to serve as a leading HR expert within the Workforce Recruitment, Acquisition, and Placement Division (A1CT) within the Department of the Air Force's Civilian Force Management Directorate. Responsibilities Develops CHR Policy - Advises the Director of Civilian Force Management (A1C) on actions required to plan, implement, and sustain its mission Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis on CHR programs - Undertakes special studies, assists with projects, and engages in team efforts to complete projects with agency wide impact Represents the agency with external working groups regarding CHR matters - Represent the DAF through contacts with external activities including Headquarters and other DAF organizations and Commands; Office of the Secretary of Defense; the Joint Staff; sister Services; other Federal, State, and local government agencies; academic and policy communities; and private industry and business Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 0201 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include expert knowledge of two or more CHR programs in order to provide staff-level advice enterprise-wide in the development of solutions to very complex problems of program improvement and provide advice on the best course of action, and to provide expert technical advice and assistance to program managers and operating HR offices. Expert ability in applying a wide range of advanced CHR principles, concepts, and practices in order to study and evaluate proposed legislation affecting the civilian workforce, developing DAF's position on such proposals, and advising DAF's leadership. Expert knowledge of CHR processes, procedures and requirements in various functional areas in order to ensure that all phases of management are executed properly. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Expert knowledge of two or more CHR programs in order to provide staff-level advice enterprise-wide in the development of solutions to very complex problems of program improvement and to advise the A1C on best course of action, and to provide expert technical advice and assistance to program managers and operating HR offices Expert ability in applying a wide range of advanced CHR principles, concepts, and practices in order to study and evaluate proposed legislation affecting the civilian workforce, developing DAF's position on such proposals, and advising DAF's leadership Expert knowledge of CHR processes, procedures and requirements in various functional areas in order to ensure that all phases of management are executed properly Significant knowledge of broad CHR concepts and factual issues to generate and analyze projects and programs which depart from previous practices and which require the generation of HR innovations, concepts, theory and principles Expert Knowledge in governing CHR statutes, broad CHR principles and practices sufficient to serve as a senior advisor to the A1C, A1 and other members of the DAF Staff and Secretariat Knowledge of analytical reasoning, organizational effectiveness and efficiency concepts, assessment methodology, process mapping and improvement, business transformation, and other disciplines supporting business enterprise management Mastery level knowledge of CHR programs in order to develop and provide policy guidance on a wide range of CHR programs. Mastery of CHR principles, concepts, and practices in order to define problems, identify relationships, evaluate and determine quality, assess impacts, and arrive at conclusions when participating in studies, workgroups, and advisory committees; and skill in written and oral communication, and at maintaining effectiveness while working at traditional or alternative (remote) worksites 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 Additional Information Interagency 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 and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, 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/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. 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.