Chief, Staffing (Recruitment and Placement)

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. The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) 61st Force Support Squadron (61 FSS) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Chief, Staffing (Recruitment and Placement) (NH-0201-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: In this position, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing the full range of recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, and management advisory services for Los Angeles Air Force Base, the United States Air Force, and Space Systems Command. This role demands a high level of proficiency in federal staffing, suitability, and hiring processes to address diverse and complex challenges. You will develop innovative staffing strategies, ensure compliance with suitability standards, conduct background checks, coordinate pre-employment processing, and manage the onboarding for all new hires. Ideal Candidate: In this position, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing the full range of recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, and management advisory services for Los Angeles Air Force Base, the United States Air Force, and Space Systems Command. This role demands a high level of proficiency in federal staffing, suitability, and hiring processes to address diverse and complex challenges. You will develop innovative staffing strategies, ensure compliance with suitability standards, conduct background checks, coordinate pre-employment processing, and manage the onboarding for all new hires. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of staffing and recruitment laws, Executive Orders, regulations, policies, concepts, and practices sufficient to troubleshoot and resolve the most difficult and complex problems associated with providing comprehensive recruitment and placement advisory services for the Space Systems Command Center. 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. A sound theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of human resources management functions, theories, and techniques of basic relationships of the various disciplines. 5. Ability to develop effective policies, goals, identify new developments or issues to successfully direct civilian personnel programs and/or policy actions. 6. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to solve problems. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S Citizen. 2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. 3. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 4. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. 5. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. 6. PCS is authorized. 7. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.