Supervisory Personnel Services Specialist, 20 SPSS

Air Force Civilian Service; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Civilian Personnel Liaison for the Space Force-focused team in Florida. The role includes supervising staff, planning priorities, interviewing candidates for positions, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance; occasional TDY and travel may be required. Bachelor’s degree is highly desired for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly desired.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Interviews candidates and recommends appointments, promotions, or reassignments.
• Identifies development and training needs and arranges for needed training.
• Directs activities of personnel to ensure compliance with regulations and customer needs.

Skills

HR knowledge

Policy knowledge

Communication

Supervisory planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs). The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of Defense relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space. The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space.

Duty location is Freeport, FL--35 miles east of Eglin Main. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 20th Space Surveillance Squadron ensuring that commander’s support staff complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and financial management, security and administrative objectives. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Ideal Candidates:

Civilian Personnel Liaison, Human Resource Liaison, Human Resources. Military Personalist, Military HR. Extensive professional business writing skills. Bachelor’s degree is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of organization’s programs and activities; organization mission, policies, instructions, laws, and objectives to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S Citizen.
2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
3. Employees need to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
4. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
5. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
6. PCS is not authorized.
7. Incentive is not authorized.
8. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.