HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Summary

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Learn more about this agency This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Military spouses
• Veterans
  
  

Clarification from the agency

Federal Career/Career-Conditional employees, Reinstatement eligible, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), eligible DoD PPP Military Spouses and PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles.

Duties

• Serves as a Human Resources Specialist responsible for management and execution of the DISA Civilian Incentive Awards and other HR Program(s) and/or Project(s) as assigned.
• Provides technical and functional support related to awards portal in CMIS and award actions within Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS).
• Serves as an HR Specialist participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the management and oversight of the DISA Incentive Awards Programs.
• Operates as an agency expert in Human Resources occupational arena.
• Responsible for administration, coordination, policy development and execution of the DISA Civilian Incentive Awards Program.
• Facilitates and manages the processing of award submissions through boards or directly to the Director of DISA for approval and signature.
• Develops or reviews policies and procedures pertaining to the program.
• Maintains liaison with other Federal agencies, Office of Personnel Management, and non-Federal awards-granting organizations to maintain up-to-date knowledge of award nomination procedures, criteria, and administrative techniques.
• Analyzes and evaluates program accomplishments, deficiencies, trends, and problem areas to determine necessary actions and recommend changes to DISA policy.
  
  

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  
  

Qualifications

Time in Grade:

For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-9 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-09 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience in applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used within human resources functions (such as position management, classification, employee relations, human resources information systems, human capital, awards, policies, learning and development, recruitment, and placement); and Providing advisory services to customers regarding human resources processes or programs.

For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience in applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used within human resources functions (such as position management, classification, employee relations, human resources information systems, human capital, awards, policies, learning and development, recruitment, and placement); and Communicating procedural human resources information customers; and Researching, gathering, and analyzing data to make recommendations regarding human resources processes or programs.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Competencies: Communication, Decision Support, HR Information Systems, Program/Project Management, and Quality Management

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-11 LEVEL: Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

If you are using education to qualify for this position you will need to submit your unofficial/official transcripts with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration in accordance with competitive examining procedures.

Additional information

• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• For Veteran's Preference you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• 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 at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  
  

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