RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (GS-13)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive while contributing support to the mission and function of the AF. It is not a continuing position and assignment duration is NTE 36 months.

Duties

DUTY 1: Performs career broadening assignments in planning and executing Air Force Senior Executive Management. Serves as the expert and performs the full range of duties for the management of actions and policies relating to the Air Force civilian senior executive cadre. Applies broad knowledge of senior executive management and leadership concepts in providing advice, guidance and assistance to functional managers assuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements in the administration of executive leadership management programs. Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing the effectiveness or improvement of the Air Force's operational executive leadership concept and/or executive performance management program. Conducts recurring reviews of AF policies to ensure currency and compliance with latest guidance. Ensures timelines and deadlines are met as established by AF or Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations. DUTY 2 Develops and implements policies, programs and procedures for the assigned AF civilian personnel program or programs. Consults with major command (MAJCOM), combatant command (COCOM), civilian personnel servicing centers and field activities as appropriate. Coordinates with national headquarters of those federal labor organizations having national consultation rights. Develops or oversees the development of program guidance for AF. Participates with DoD and OPM in the development of DoD or federal-wide program procedures and guides. Formulates the AF position on legislative, regulatory and administration reform initiatives relating to assigned program. Oversees and/or participates in the development of automated systems supporting the assigned program activities. Exploits available technology to simplify administration of the program and improve program communication. Provides technical assistance to field activities and other Air Staff functions. Prepares reports, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on technical aspects of areas of assignment. DUTY 3 Represents the Directorate in the development of human resources strategic planning encompassing active duty, reserve component and civilian forces. Defines fundamental human resources principles to guide strategic planning, programming, policy-making, and program development efforts. Ensures human resources strategy is compatible with operational doctrine. Effects necessary coordination with Air Staff and MAJCOMs impacted. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other Air Staff and Secretariat offices, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, other Defense components, federal agencies, and professional human resources societies and organizations. Leads or participates in special studies and initiatives that form the basis of changes in strategic planning and advocates and explains the Air Force A1 position on assigned programs at conference and working level meetings to gain necessary support and cooperation for proposed initiatives.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations and laws concerning civilian career field management and administration relative to human resource management; in depth knowledge of the mission, operating programs, and organizational structure of the career program's functional community related to civilian senior executive management and/or civilian strategic leadership operational, sustainment or development programs on an AF-wide basis; knowledge of financial, budget, and resource management practices and principles is required to ensure effective program management; comprehensive knowledge of policies, concepts, and procedures affecting the Air Force's functions is required in order to effectively administer assigned programs in support of the staffing and career development of career program positions and employees; wide ranging knowledge of DoD and Air Force concepts, laws, principles, practices, procedures, and standards as they apply to the functional career field at all organizational levels within the Air Force for management of the Air Force civilian senior executive cadre; and must possess general knowledge of personnel policies and practices, to include recruitment, staffing, job assessments and employee development. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations and laws concerning civilian career field management and administration relative to human resource management including accessions, utilization, development, sustainment short and long-term strategic planning, data support and resource management. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or employee-management and military personnel relations at the executive level. 3. Knowledge of financial, budget, and resource management practices and principles. 4. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing data/facts, developing conclusions, identifying trends, developing alternatives/solutions, and making recommendations to resolve problems. 5. Ability to work effectively with others in work groups, meetings, conferences, seminars and interviews. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues and manage simultaneous taskings in a team-oriented environment. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Eligible applicants: Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service) Area of Consideration is limited to current permanent internal Air Force civilian employees only. All other candidates will be outside the area of consideration. This assignment is temporary and limited in duration to 36 months. This vacancy announcement is for two formal career broadening opportunies in the Force Support Career Field. The organizational location of this position is the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

How you will be evaluated

IAW EO 14170 and The Chance to Compete Act of 2024 the Structured Resume Review will be conducted by the Hiring Manager or a designated Subject Matter Expert. The review utilizes the Structured Resume Review Tool to assess applicant resumes against the established minimum qualification requirements for the position, ensuring consistency, transparency, and merit-based evaluation. Your application package-including your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire-will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking. Please follow all instructions carefully, as errors or omissions may impact your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/06/2026. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100131 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. 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. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Other information

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months Defense National Relocation Program may or may not be authorized Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.