Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Job Details

Position Overview

Duties

• In a training capacity, provides limited consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and employees on basic and routine employee relations subjects.
• Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues having clearly established procedures.
• Participates in special assignments and projects.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

• Provides consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and employees on employee relations subjects.
• Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues.
• Participates in special assignments and projects.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

• Performs the full range of Labor Relations Specialist duties to address day-to-day issues associated with managing installation level bargaining unit activities.
• Performs the full range of employee management relations duties for assigned organizations.
• Participates in administration of the employee benefits and entitlement programs by coordinating programs for all levels of management and employees for assigned organizations.
• Manages assignments and/or projects.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve routine, non-controversial, well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope.
2. Ability to analyze specific phases of common, well-precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations and to develop and prepare clear explanations of fact.
3. Ability to select the appropriate basic, legal, and regulatory provisions applicable to each situation and locate appropriate and applicable precedents and legal documentation.
4. Ability to interpret and analyze basic issues of fact and law.
5. Ability to identify and analyze numerous facts and allegations to determine accuracy and applicability to the cases.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.

1. Knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of employee relations; standardized research techniques; and analytical and problem-solving methods required to advise on and resolve moderately complex, noncontroversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues; make informed judgments on problems and issues; and perform advisory services for problems of limited scope.
2. Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from information, and communicating information clearly, both orally and in writing.
3. Ability to analyze specific phases of common, well-precedented, and/or recurring cases or situations and to develop and prepare clear explanations of facts.
4. Ability to select the appropriate basic, legal, and regulatory provisions applicable to each situation and locate appropriate and applicable precedents and legal documentation.
5. Ability to interpret and analyze basic issues of fact and law.
6. Ability to identify and analyze numerous facts and allegations to determine accuracy and applicability to the cases.

Education

1. Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal merit principles and personnel management functions, theories, and techniques and the relationships of the various personnel disciplines.
2. Skill to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.
3. Skill to gather factual data and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions.
4. Knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts pertaining to Labor Management Relations and Employee Management Relations issues, including Federal employee benefits and entitlement programs.
5. Knowledge of management and installation missions and objectives and their implications on personnel programs.
6. Although a qualified typist and specialized computer skills are not required, many personnel processes are automated and familiarity with and knowledge of operating a personal microcomputer and utilizing standardized computer software programs is highly desirable.

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Conditions of Employment

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• If 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Evaluations

• Reasoning
• Interaction
• Judgment
• Reading

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications

Required Documents

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying based on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
7. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here
8. 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.

How to Apply

1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 08/25/2026.
4. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.

• Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here
• For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
• Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.