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Human Resources Specialist (Military)


Job Location:

Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 63288 - 63288
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is part of the Air Force Elements U.S. Transportation Command.


Duties

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Develop and employ program objectives and procedures which center on the recognition of outstanding performance by military personnel assigned to USTRANSCOM and its subordinate commands.
  • Coordinate and assist with essential military personnel activities related to joint liaison matters joint personnel policy administration execution of obligatory joint actions and joint fiscal matters.
  • Assist TCJ1-M service branches with providing guidance to USTRANSCOM executive leadership directors and subordinate commands regarding military promotion and selection policy procedures and outcomes. Responsible for promotion and selection data analysis and the preparation of strategic messages for distribution to senior leadership in a joint environment.
  • Assist Military Service Branches with Strength Management and Joint Assignment activities for Active and Reserve Component military members assigned to USTRANSCOM.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-9 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Plan organize and direct military personnel programs to include joint military personnel decorations awards special trophies and recognition programs.
  • Establish metrics to ensure military recognition actions are timely and reviewed at critical points.
  • Assist with tracking fiscal requirements across all division branches for supplies training and travel.
OR

B. You have a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related.

OR

C. You have some specialized experience as described in A but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges universities schools or institutions listing your name the name of the school the date and degree awarded and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information visit: Foreign Education

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

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