Job Overview

This position will be open for applications through 20 December 2024.

The AFRL Headquarters Policy and Personnel Programs Division (DPPP) seeks to fill a mid-level, DO-02 position of Human Resources Specialist located within the HQ AFRL Personnel Directorate (DP) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. As a Human Resources Specialist, you’ll serve as an advisor providing guidance on DoD, AF, AFMC and STRL related to recruitment, classification, staffing, performance management, and much more! Your impact will be felt across the Center as you develop, interpret, implement, and formulate human resources policies, transform HR solutions, and increase efficiency in HR processes across the Center.

Additional position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing programs and projects providing guidance and recommendations that support the strategic objectives of Human Capital.
• Advising management, servicing CPOs, SPAs, HRAs and employees on technical processes ensuring that legal regulatory provisions, requirements and processes are met.
• Contributing to the HR digital transformation to continuously strive to improve the HR processes to provide data-driven insights using multiple personnel data platforms (DCPDS, CHRIS, BI etc.).
• Performing broad, complex studies of AFRL workforce HC programs include Laboratory Personnel Demonstration Project authorities and flexibility, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and usage.
• Analyzing, managing, and administering processes, for the purpose of changing or proposing personnel initiatives across the Laboratory to achieve an effective, efficient organizational posture.
• Reviewing various personnel requests and packages ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory provisions prior to Senior Leader coordination and approval.
• Developing and delivering oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Males must be registered for Select Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Must be able to meet the occupational series requirements for the 201 Series: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov)
• Must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade level -- DO/DR-I, GS-11, NH-II, etc. -- in the Federal system
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant Department of the Air Force (DAF) Classification and Staffing related knowledge/experiences
• Experience with Human Resources process automation using standard DAF systems
• Experience working in DAF Human Resources data systems (e.g., DCPDS, CHRIS, Business Objects, etc.)
• Knowledge of AFRL's Lab Demo personnel system(s)

Additional Information

• Recruitment/Relocation incentives may or may not be offered.

(Req No. 99301)

Series

0201

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.