Human Resources Specialist

**Duties**: Assists the Human Resources Officer (HRO) in the performance of technical and management advisory personnel functions of the NAF Personnel Program. Serves as the focal point for the automated NAF personnel data system for transaction problems and error resolutions. Maintains surveillance of automated system processing through regular system queries and quality control products. Provides technical advice to lower-graded Human Resources Assistants concerning processing of personnel actions and associated system error situations. Provides management with position control registers and other automated personnel statistical documents/reports. Provides limited management advisory services in matters related to staffing, affirmative employment, employee relations, and classification. Assists the HRO with disciplinary actions, adverse actions, and grievances. Analyzes, evaluates, and classifies non-controversial positions in a variety of occupational groups. Conducts position reviews; performs desk audits; determines and assigns correct pay category, occupational series, title, grade level, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designations; and prepares required evaluation statements. Provides advice and assistance to managers and employees on basic pay, overtime or leave entitlement questions or problems. Advises managers and employees about relatively common issues or problems such as routine leave or attendance questions or disputes. Researches and resolves problems in the administration of the employee benefit program. Serves as the focal point for the NAF recruitment and placement process. Assists with all security requirements for NAF employment such as initiate background checks, suitability, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. - Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firM/Final job offer can be received. **Qualifications**: - The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.- Business Based Action - Family Member Preference - Outside Applicant Veteran - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran - Transition Hiring Preference - **Qualifying Experience**: **Education**: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. **FOREIGN EDUCATION**:Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. **Additional information**: - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. - U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. - All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. - Probationary period may be required. - Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. - Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. - LQA is not authorized. - Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. - This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. - This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities. - Benefits Review our benefits **How You Will Be Evaluated**: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. - Benefits