
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)
AFELM US Space Command
Huntsville, ALFull-time$76–118K/yrPosted today
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The Human Resources Specialist in Classification plans, develops, and carries out position classification and position management advisory services for assigned organizations. The role designs and oversees classification programs, provides organizational design and classification services to USSPACECOM, and contributes to HR initiatives and policy. It also prepares and delivers reports and presentations to leadership, supervisors, customers, and coworkers.
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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 serve as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist in Classification with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of position classification and position management advisory services for assigned organizations.
Duties
Designs, implements, and oversees the position management and position classification program. Provides position organizational design and classification services to the USSPACECOM organizations. Conducts, leads, and/or participates in special projects and initiatives to improve HRM program(s) and influence USSPACECOM policy. Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions for USSPACECOM leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers. 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 Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have 52 weeks (1 year) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband (NH-2), grade level (GS-11), or equivalent pay system in Federal service. Specialized experience must include knowledge of the full range of federal classification and personnel management laws, executive orders, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts, and the interrelationship of the various civilian personnel disciplines. 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: Knowledge of the full range of federal classification and personnel management laws, executive orders, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts, and the interrelationship of the various civilian personnel disciplines. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating program, policies, and procedures. Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing; ability to present information clearly, with tact and technical accuracy. Skill in conducting reviews and evaluating HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancement or improvement. Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts, and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex position management issues. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management officials, co-workers, and others to ensure cooperative resolution of problems. 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. 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. Other Information
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-3 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,761 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$76–118K/yr
- Alabama median$88–141K/yr22 salary ranges
- US median$95–140K/yr2,813 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $97K, is 19% below the Alabama median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Human Resources salary ranges in Alabama.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 45 open Human Resources jobs in Alabama and 5,761 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Alabama
- PNC3 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,119 postings).
- Education
- 1,522 of the 5,761 open Human Resources jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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