What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personnel Management Specialist position at Air Force Civilian Service?
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Personnel Management Specialist, GG-0301-13 at AF Concepts, Development & Management Office in Fairfax, Virginia.
Looking for knowledge of DoD and USAF Organizations, relating to civilian personnel management, manpower information systems, executing military personnel actions automated records.
Salary Range: $$91,476 - $118,857
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.
The primary purpose of the position is: To serve as subject matter expert representing Civilian Personnel management processes and systems with responsibility for assessment, planning, organizing, and advising USAF senior leaders on technical and process-related aspects associated with program management and execution, resource management, systems development and implementation for related and specialized automated systems/networks, manpower and personnel policy and process coordination.
Qualifications/Requirements
U.S. Citizenships Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
Drug Testing: This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
Comprehensive knowledge of DoD and USAF organizations, associated legislation, policies, and directives to plan and develop relationships and guidance for application of complex procedures and techniques to unique and security-sensitive situations in Civilian Personnel arenas under varying degrees of management control.
Extensive knowledge relating to civilian personnel management, manpower management, related management information systems, and common project management practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, guidelines, concepts, principles, and practices.
Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues impacting effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major enterprise-wide program.
Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing military personnel actions and associated automated records transactions; and understanding AF and DoD automated human resources management and pay systems.
Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with managers and analysts to assess, prioritize, and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/.
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
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.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Personnel Management Specialist, GG-0301-13 at AF Concepts, Development & Management Office in Fairfax, Virginia.
Looking for knowledge of DoD and USAF Organizations, relating to civilian personnel management, manpower information systems, executing military personnel actions automated records.
Salary Range: $$91,476 - $118,857
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.
The primary purpose of the position is: To serve as subject matter expert representing Civilian Personnel management processes and systems with responsibility for assessment, planning, organizing, and advising USAF senior leaders on technical and process-related aspects associated with program management and execution, resource management, systems development and implementation for related and specialized automated systems/networks, manpower and personnel policy and process coordination.
Qualifications/Requirements
U.S. Citizenships Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
Drug Testing: This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
Comprehensive knowledge of DoD and USAF organizations, associated legislation, policies, and directives to plan and develop relationships and guidance for application of complex procedures and techniques to unique and security-sensitive situations in Civilian Personnel arenas under varying degrees of management control.
Extensive knowledge relating to civilian personnel management, manpower management, related management information systems, and common project management practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, guidelines, concepts, principles, and practices.
Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues impacting effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major enterprise-wide program.
Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing military personnel actions and associated automated records transactions; and understanding AF and DoD automated human resources management and pay systems.
Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with managers and analysts to assess, prioritize, and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/.
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”
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.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $91,476 - $118,857