Public Notice for Human Resources Specialist (Direct Hire) Job in May be filled in various FAA duty locations

Vacancy No. 400-AHR-27-PUB NOT-101189 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $46,830.00 to $173,980.00 Grade F to K
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/30/2026 Close Date 12/31/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
May be filled in various FAA duty locations


Public Notice for Human Resources Specialist (Direct Hire)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA AHR Organizations Nationwide

Summary

This is a public notice for FAA authorized Human Resources Specialist (0201) positions open to U.S. Citizens. Positions may be announced for FV-F through K to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Individuals w/Disabilities, 30% or More, VRA

Duties

Serves as a Human Resources Specialist performing basic to progressively more difficult assignments. Applies fundamental HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, policies and operating procedures in accomplishing the work. Typical assignments involve one or more of the following functional areas: recruitment, employment, staffing, compensation, position classification, labor-employee relations and benefits administration.

Typically acts as a member of a team in one or more the following duties/responsibilities: developing/publishing vacancy announcements; conducting job analysis; evaluating applicant qualifications; adjudicating claims for veterans' preference; issuance of referral lists; rating/ranking/grouping applications; processing selections; annotating legal authorities and nature of action codes on personnel actions; evaluating position duties & responsibilities to determine appropriate title, series, grade/pay band; application of basic negotiating techniques and knowledge of specific phases of the labor relations to process uncomplicated labor-management proposals; address/review matters concerning unit coverage and fundamental employee representation issues; providing advice and assistance to managers and employees on basic pay setting or leave policies; advising managers and employees on routine conduct, leave or performance questions or disputes; injury compensation programs; and counseling managers, employees and beneficiaries on coverage eligibility/options under federal employee retirement, group life, health benefits and thrift savings plans/programs.

Researches, interprets and applies HRM laws, regulations, policies, standards, precedent setting decisions, grievance procedures and applicable collective bargaining and other negotiated agreements for assigned functional areas. Participates in development of creative, results-driven approaches to employment functions. Established HR policies/procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments, with little or no room for discretion. Works under detailed instructions and work is reviewed regularly during assignments and at completion to ensure accuracy, timeliness and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
  • Positions may be filled at any band level.
  • FAA Duty location may be negotiable upon request.

Qualifications

Reference OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-F LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, with at least one year equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university.

OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-G LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F (GS/FG 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience working in the human resources field that provided experience in the full range of employment services/staffing, benefits administration, managing union contracts, employee relations and grievances, or other related personnel disciplines.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Education must be directly related to the position. Must be gained from an accredited college or university.

OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-H LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (GS/FG 10-11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience applying Human Resources policies and regulations in day-to-day work assignments; experience communicating with customers to acquire, clarify or exchange factors or information needed to make decisions involving Human Resources work assignments; serving as an advisor to managers and other personnel on complex personnel issues and identifying and recommending solutions.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-I LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (GS/FG 12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is advising management on a variety of human resources management concepts, laws, policies, practices and regulations related to employment services/staffing, benefits administration, managing union contracts, employee relations and grievances, or other related personnel disciplines.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-J LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (GS/FG 13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience leading or working in the HR functional areas of recruitment, staffing, classification, compensation, and position management; experience interpreting and applying human resource management principles, policies, and procedures typically gained as a senior HR advisor; experience with HR related systems; leading or overseeing the work of lower-graded staff or teams performing human resource functions.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-K LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (GS/FG 14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is managing a Human Resource Management office or program; developing and/or participating in the development of HR policies and procedures; leading or overseeing the work of lower-graded staff or teams performing human resource functions and customer service (recruitment, placement/staffing, processing personnel actions, pay-setting, and HR systems); and overseeing human resources programs and operations to ensure compliance with HR policies and Federal regulations.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository; positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

4) Positions may be filled at any pay band level.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Transcripts and other documentation will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your application on or before the closing date of this announcement. To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts at time of application. Schools must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
  • Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Agency contact information

9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Phone
1 (000) 000-0000
Email
9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S200
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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Agency contact information

9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Phone
1 (000) 000-0000
Email
9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Division
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S200
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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