Department: Department of the Air Force
Agency: Air National Guard Units
Announcement: WA-13097908-AF-T526-0305
Pay grade: GS 7-9
Closes: Nov 22, 2026
Open to: Open to the public, Veterans, Military spouses

A GS-0201-7/9, HR SPECIALIST (CLASS/STAFF):

• For GS07:
  • Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established, & several specific guidelines exist
  • Assistance in solving problems is available from the supervisor or a higher-graded specialist
  • Independently performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty & complexity
  • Responsible for locating & selecting the most appropriate guidelines & procedures for application & making minor deviations to adapt the guidelines to specific cases
  • Analyzes routine problems encountered & resolves them. Refers deviations, problems, & unfamiliar situations to the supervisor for assistance
  • Assists in preparing reports & briefings outlining study findings & recommendations
  • Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, & other related documents
  • Uses automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions & local personnel systems checklists as required
• For GS09:
  • Provides developmental support to managers, supervisors, commanders, & HRO on routine recruitment, placement, classification, & position-management actions for journeyman-level & below positions. Performs recurring assignments using established procedures, applicable regulations, qualification standards, the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, local checklists, & other specific guidelines
  • Reviews routine position-fill, vacancy, personnel, & classification requests for completeness, accuracy, & compliance with established requirements. Identifies the appropriate procedures, forms, supporting documents, & routing requirements; makes minor adaptations when necessary; & refers unusual, disputed, or unfamiliar matters to the supervisor or higher-graded specialist
  • Applies established Title 5 & Title 32 qualification standards to review education, experience, credits, licenses, certificates, & other applicant information. Assists with candidate evaluation criteria, crediting plans, merit-promotion procedures, hiring-authority reviews, & Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement matching under established guidance
  • Creates & publishes routine vacancy announcements through automated systems, including USAJOBS; maintains applicant pools & placement records; audits certificates; verifies required selection, medical, reference, security, & supporting documentation; refers qualified candidates; issues routine selection/nonselection notifications & offers; & responds to routine inquiries regarding application status, qualifications, pay-setting, & time-in-grade requirements
  • Uses Request for Personnel Action (RPA) channels & automated personnel systems to process recurring recruitment, placement, & personnel actions in accordance with established procedures. Reviews action data, salary information, veteran's preference, required remarks, & supporting documents; routes actions for review & approval; tracks status; maintains official files; & resolves routine errors or rejected transactions. Refers complex actions or deviations to the supervisor or appropriate specialist
  • Assists with routine pay-setting reviews for General Schedule & Federal Wage System technicians using established federal, Office of Personnel Management, NGB, & local guidance. Applies prescribed pay-setting rules & incentives, verifies supporting records, & refers unusual pay or compensation issues for resolution
  • Assists specialists with recruitment, placement, classification, position-management, workforce-planning, Reduction-in-Force, travel, & special-employment-program projects. Helps collect information, organize records, prepare reports & briefings, maintain registers, & respond to routine inquiries Works with other specialists on special initiatives, studies, workshops, & program reviews
  • Assists with routine position-description & position-management reviews by compiling organizational information, reviewing documents & work products, updating established codes & data, & identifying discrepancies. Uses applicable standards & the Guide to Data Standards to support updates involving cybersecurity, functional classification, full-performance level, Fair Labor Standards Act designation, competitive level, bargaining unit, manpower, & organizational data. Refers classification determinations, appeals, & other complex matters to the supervisor or higher-graded classifier
  • Prepares or drafts routine correspondence, memoranda, reports, letters, responses to inquiries, forms, spreadsheets, databases, & electronic messages. Assists in preparing reports & briefings summarizing findings, actions, recommendations, & program information; ensures proper format, accuracy, clearance, & timely distribution
• For GS07 & GS09:
  • Other duties as assigned. (temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Position is designated as Essential Personnel and subject to preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration, not exceeding 14 calendar days/yr unless approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience that demonstrates the ability to:

• Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
• Plan and organize work; and
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 12 months- for GS07, or 24 months- for GS09, specialized experience that has prepared you to perform the duties of the position and demonstrates the required human resources competencies-including the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors-as well as familiarity with human resources programs, subject matter, and processes associated with the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.

-or-

1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

***Note: To qualify under the one-year Specialized Experience (SE) provision (when stated in the SE section), you must provide either:Two SF-50s (or equivalent) showing you were in the same occupational series at the next lower grade for at least one full year. The two SF-50s must span that full one-year period, from the older SF-50 to the newer SF-50 and reflect employment with the same federal agency.

-or-

One SF-50 (or equivalent) if your resume shows at least one year of continuous employment in the position reflected on the SF-50 (or equivalent).