Human Resources Specialist

Summary

About the position: This position will be a Human Resources Specialist assigned to NAF Human Resources at Minot AFB, ND. This is a REGULAR PART-TIME (RFT) position. 20-34 hours are guaranteed each week. Employees are eligible to use the fitness center, golf course, bowling center, clubs, and swimming pool.

Duties

HR Advisory: Provides authoritative management advisory services in HR related matters. Advises employees of their entitlements and rights as an employee and suggests other sources or avenues for assistance. Makes periodic visits to serviced activities/facilities. Provides training to lower graded HR staff in NAF HR functional areas. Reviews work output of subordinates for accuracy and completion. Monitors the flow of work and makes adjustments as needed. Responsible for running routine audits (i.e. WGI, Benefits Arrearages, Position Hierarchy, Length of Service, et) R&P: Provides training to managers on recruitment and placement actions. Completes job opportunity announcements. Generates assessment questionnaires. Makes qualification determinations. Resolves qualification determinations. Classification: Classifies routine and non-routine classification requests. Determines and assigns correct pay category, occupational series, title, grade level of positions. Seeks assistance and guidance on controversial classification requests. Makes Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) determinations. Conducts position reviews; performs desk audits. Prepares evaluation statements. Counsels managers on position management strategies. Benefits: Researches and resolves problems in the administration of the employee benefit program. Pay & Leave: Provides advice and assistance to managers and employees on basic pay, overtime, overseas entitlements (as applicable) 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. Prepares minimum hiring rate & special salary request packages. Participates in planning and conducting the local NAF wage survey IAW regulatory guidance. May serve as Chairman/CoChairman of the NAF Locality Wage Survey Committee. DCPDS: 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. EMR/Labor: Assists the HRO with disciplinary actions, adverse actions, grievances, performance improvement plans, and business-based actions. Advises managers on performance management. Communicates requirements when initiating disciplinary actions. Reminds managers of proper use of business based actions. Counsels managers on prohibited personnel practices. Advises managers on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement (CBA) and local Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as applicable. Performs other related duties as required. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106373

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/06/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have progressively responsible experience in substantive NAF personnel management and administration. Must be thoroughly accustomed with the full range of NAF personnel policies and procedures. Must have experience that provides the knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, practices and procedures covering NAF personnel management programs. Must possess basic computer skills and have knowledge of the automated NAF personnel data system. Must have experience with computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet. Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with customers and the public. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position DOES allow for education substitution. 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.