Human Resources Specialist (Military)
$ 101,401 - $ 156,755 / month
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- Serves as a senior staff level military Human Resources (HR) Specialist, provides guidance regarding a wide variety of military HR program areas to all levels of management officials within the Organization.
- Participates in the development, execution, and oversight for military HR programs.
- Plans complete projects such as strength management, personnel readiness, retention, replacement operations, awards, Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program, and, personnel actions.
- Provides comprehensive guidance to Organization's leaders on areas of military HR management regulations, policies and procedures.
- Visits installation offices and activities to assist operating personnel and management officials as requested or as determined necessary by superiors.
- Prepares and presents reports and briefings on program status and/or recommended actions to appropriate individuals and Prepares responses to Congress, IG Inspections, and federal surveys.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Specialized Experience at the GS-12: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) assisting in implementing military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) supporting analysis of military HR programs by gathering data from reports, site visits, and feedback to help identify issues, and contribute to the development of corrective actions and improved program requirements; 3) helping preparing and briefing on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) assisting in policy interpretation and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Specialized Experience at the GS-13: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) interpreting military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) conducting comprehensive analyses of military HR programs through site visits and reports to identify needs, issues, and improvement opportunities, translating findings into corrective actions, revised requirements, and training recommendations; 3) preparing and presenting detailed reports and briefings on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) providing policy guidance and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
- Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Reinstatement
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Specialized Experience at the GS-12: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) assisting in implementing military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) supporting analysis of military HR programs by gathering data from reports, site visits, and feedback to help identify issues, and contribute to the development of corrective actions and improved program requirements; 3) helping preparing and briefing on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) assisting in policy interpretation and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Specialized Experience at the GS-13: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) interpreting military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) conducting comprehensive analyses of military HR programs through site visits and reports to identify needs, issues, and improvement opportunities, translating findings into corrective actions, revised requirements, and training recommendations; 3) preparing and presenting detailed reports and briefings on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) providing policy guidance and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Administration and Management
- Organizational Performance Analysis
- Personnel and Human Resources
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
- This is Career Field (50) position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Benefits
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. .
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.
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Specialized Experience at the GS-12: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) assisting in implementing military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) supporting analysis of military HR programs by gathering data from reports, site visits, and feedback to help identify issues, and contribute to the development of corrective actions and improved program requirements; 3) helping preparing and briefing on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) assisting in policy interpretation and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Specialized Experience at the GS-13: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) interpreting military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) conducting comprehensive analyses of military HR programs through site visits and reports to identify needs, issues, and improvement opportunities, translating findings into corrective actions, revised requirements, and training recommendations; 3) preparing and presenting detailed reports and briefings on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) providing policy guidance and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
- Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Reinstatement
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Specialized Experience at the GS-12: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) assisting in implementing military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) supporting analysis of military HR programs by gathering data from reports, site visits, and feedback to help identify issues, and contribute to the development of corrective actions and improved program requirements; 3) helping preparing and briefing on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) assisting in policy interpretation and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Specialized Experience at the GS-13: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) interpreting military HR programs policies and ensuring alignment with mission requirements; 2) conducting comprehensive analyses of military HR programs through site visits and reports to identify needs, issues, and improvement opportunities, translating findings into corrective actions, revised requirements, and training recommendations; 3) preparing and presenting detailed reports and briefings on military HR program status, recommendations, and actions to senior leaders ensuring accurate and timely communication of program progress; and 4) providing policy guidance and training on military HR regulations to key officials and staff at all levels. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Administration and Management
- Organizational Performance Analysis
- Personnel and Human Resources
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
- This is Career Field (50) position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.