Human Resources Specialist

Summary

This position is Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Services Center at Port San Antonio, TX. This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

Duties

This position will be assigned to the centralized Child & Youth (CY) background check investigation cell within the Air Force Services Center (AFSVC). The incumbent of this position will function as the Senior Human Resources Specialist and technical expert for the background check investigation cell, which will provide a centralized administrative process for completing and making fitness determinations for child and youth (CY) background checks. The incumbent of this position will direct the flow of work and may be required to perform lead-type duties (i.e., directing the flow of work for a team/cell), as needed. The incumbent administers the security program for Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF), implements fitness-for-duty policies and procedures in accordance with applicable guidelines, and monitors the suitability/fitness program for consistency with applicable laws. Additionally, the incumbent distributes updates in policy and/or procedures for background check investigations for child and youth positions to installation-level NAF Human Resources (HR) offices, briefs installations and the functional community on established policies and procedures, delivers technical expertise in automated security administration systems, and resolves and troubleshoots system errors and malfunctions. They provide guidance/assistance on unique scenarios to local NAF HR offices, conduct training on background check investigation requirements, and review findings from background checks to include Installation Records Checks and fingerprint results. The incumbent requests case files and applicable information to make a fitness determination and authorizes Line of Sight Supervision (LOSS) during prescreening as an interim determination. The incumbent also interviews individuals to gather information concerning derogatory information found during the investigation, evaluates all information (favorable and unfavorable) to make fitness determinations for childcare positions, and provides justification for fitness determination decisions. They ensure determinations are disseminated to the appropriate installations with follow-on procedures for the local NAF HR office to execute, provide procedures on disputing or appealing fitness determination decisions, and recommend decisions to refer cases to a higher entity for further investigation when there is evidence of intentional false statements, deception, or fraud. Finally, the incumbent performs administrative security personnel work, ensures that installation records checks with questionable information or derogatory findings are provided or forwarded to the proper investigating entity (i.e., OPM or DoD), and performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094940

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, 10/29/2026 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: Experience with applying a full range of HR personnel laws, policies, and procedures. Experience with interpreting and advising on personnel management and security administration. Experience with analyzing complex situations to make a final determination. Experience with utilizing and troubleshooting personnel database systems. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Personnel Security, Suitability and Adjudication Standards (Child & Youth Focus). **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

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. 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.