Human Resources Specialist

Air Force District of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force District of Washington is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to assist the HR Officer in handling technical and management advisory personnel functions for the NAF Personnel Program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. The role includes implementing HR policies, advising managers, and supporting audits and wage surveys.

The position requires excellent knowledge of HR programs, benefits, and labor relations, and may involve training lower-graded staff and providing

Qualifications

• Experience advising on HR matters and policy interpretation.
• Ability to implement HR policies and directives.
• Familiarity with recruitment, classification, employee relations, and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Officer in advisory personnel functions of the NAF Personnel Program.
• Assist in implementing NAF HR policies and directives with technical expertise.
• Conduct HR audits (e.g., wage, benefits arrearages, position hierarchy).
• Support recruitment and placement actions, job announcements, and qualification determinations.
• Classify positions, determine pay category and title; advise on FLSA determinations.

Skills

HR advisory

Recruitment & placement

Classification

Employee relations

Benefits & compensation

Audits

Training

Tools

DCPDS

NAF personnel data system

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Force District of Washington
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia
• Schedule: Guaranteed at minimum 35 hours per week, may work up to 40.

About the position: This position will be assigned to the NAF Human Resources Office on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Human Resources Officer (HRO) in the performance of technical and management advisory personnel functions of the NAF Personnel Program.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will assist the NAF Human Resources Officer (HRO) in the performance of technical and management advisory personnel functions of the NAF Personnel Program. They will also assist in implementing NAF HR policies and directives while providing technical expertise and assistance in specialized areas such as recruitment & placement, classification, employee and labor relations, suitability/fitness determinations, compensation, and benefits.

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 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/Co-Chairman 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, and grievances. 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). Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force District of Washington, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $30 – $32/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Guaranteed at minimum 35 hours per week, may work up to 40. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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