Human Resources Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in Layton, Utah, is hiring a Full-Time Human Resources Specialist (NH-0201-03) to administer civilian personnel programs for the Civilian Personnel Flight (FSC) within AFMC’s 75th Air Base Wing.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, and flexibility for travel and extended hours as needed. Salary range is projected yearly and part of federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of federal HR management principles, concepts, practices, and analytical methods.
• Advanced knowledge of federal HR laws, orders, regulations and policies including merit promotion and recruitment.
• Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives and policies.
• Advanced skill in advising management on complex HR matters.
• Ability to review HR program operations, identify deficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of civilian personnel programs for the Civilian Personnel Flight (FSC).
• Provide management advisory services on pre-employment, pay, hiring authorities, recruitment and retention, and related HR programs.
• Monitor assigned HR activities within the Force Support Squadron and AFMC.

Skills

Advanced HRM principles

Federal HR laws & regulations

HR policy & program knowledge

HR advisory for management

HR program operations analysis

Effective written & verbal comms

Job description

Come be a part of something big!

Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Human Resources Specialist (Personnel Programs) (NH-0201-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - 75th Air Base Wing, on Hill AFB in Layton, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

Recruitment, Relocation, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

2026 Salary Range: $89,508 - $138,370 Yearly

Job Open Date: 08/10/2026

Job Close Date: 08/14/2026

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In this position you will serve as a senior Human Resources Specialist performing duties of administering a variety of civilian personnel programs for the Civilian Personnel Flight (FSC). Provides a wide range of management advisory services regarding pre-employment, environmental differential pay/hazardous duty pay community outreach, special hiring authorities, Recruitment and Retention, Voluntary Early Retirement Authority, Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay and Reduction in Force. Monitors an assigned segment of the activities as routinely assigned to the immediate office and within the Force Support Squadron (FSS) mission and functional responsibility.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Security clearance
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
• May be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours.
• Personal data, to which the incumbent has access, is controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of advanced federal human resources management (HRM) principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HR problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
• Advanced knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, and other programs.
• Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative/protocol policies and procedures.
• Advanced skill in advising management on controversial, complex, and sensitive Human Resource matters that could encompass a wide variety of Civilian Personnel programs.
• Advanced skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.

RESUME:

Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. 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. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.