HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee’s return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure. 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 at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Departmental and Service policies, regulations, directives, and issues related to senior and executive-level military and civilian personnel management that includes internal and Service-wide organizational structure, management policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of the enterprise-level and locally-developed automated systems for personnel management and succession planning/execution. Periodically and regularly reviews systems to identify local and enterprise solutions to eliminate manual processes and suggest or implement automation improvements. Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and reso1ution of complex problems and the development of concrete action proposal and plans to solve problems. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: In-depth knowledge of a wide range of military Human Resources (HR) laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as performance management, assignments, awards/decorations, promotions, conduct issues, education and training, retirement, and other programs. Knowledge of advanced military human resources management (HRM) principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HRM problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across a major military command or comparable organization to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving HRM and areas such as resources management, accession, force development, succession management, sustainment, recognition programs, and other special programs in order to bring program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals, and objectives. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. 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.
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 Major Command (MAJCOM) expert on senior military and civilian leadership human resources programs.