HR SPECIALIST

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will design and conduct studies and analyses of Human Resources Programs. Studies require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of organization/mission programs.
• You will prepare and present briefings to provide status updates, identify potential problem areas, and to present findings, recommendations, and results of studies, analyses, and special projects.
• You will develop Staffing guidance in the form of Standard Operatizing Procedures (SOP), Internal Operation Procedures (IOP) and leads or assist leadership with conducting studies in the command Recruitment and Placement (RP) program.
• You will provide advice/guidance in recruitment/staffing, basic employment policy, appointment authorities, affirmative employment programs; RIF, EEO objectives, Federal merit system; DoD Priority Placement Program, Reemployment Priority List.
• You will provide staff level advisory on significant position classification problems or issues.
• You will classify AcqDemo and GS positions, determining pay plan, title, series, and grade, and secure additional classification information and assist management in preparing supplemental classification documents.
• You will perform, participate, and on occasions, lead broad and difficult classification projects and studies, and assess, analyze, and evaluate the delivery of position classification and position management programs.
• You will serve as staff advisor and consultant on the LMER program, and work in concert with the general counsel office to develop, recommend, coordinate and implement command-wide policies and programs.
• You will provide solutions to complex problems with command-wide impact dealing with a variety of labor and employee relations issues, and attend union and management meetings when required.
• You will serve as a member of management negotiating team, meeting with union negotiators to establish ground rules for negotiations
• You will develop and write management proposals and counter proposals, change initial proposals with the union, analyze union proposals to determine the ramifications, and develop negotiating strategies,.
• You will coordinate with management officials on proposals, research case law, and provide advice and assistance on the impact of negotiated labor agreements on day-to-day operations.
• You will provide policy guidance and interpretation to the staff of all organizational elements dealing with labor unions.
• You will analyze frequently changing conditions in on-going labor-management relations in all appropriate organizational elements, and relate findings to a total evaluation of NAVSEA programs.
• You will serve as resident expert and staff advisor and consultant for the workforce development program, and be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive command training and professional development program.
• You will develop and issue guidance in the form of regulations, policy, and program objectives, and plan, develop, and evaluate current and anticipated training needs, and formulate an annual Command master training plan.
• You will market and communicate training opportunities and services provided.
• You will manage training administration systems to ensure data integrity and to provide comprehensive and reliable documentation and reporting of training measures and training costs.
• You will cultivate sources for training and develops partnerships with business, industry, and academia to ensure that the command workforce has the knowledge-based skills and tools to succeed.
• You will lead/participate in Drug-Free Workforce Program, Furlough, Permanent Change of Station, Reemployed Annuitant Program, Student Loan Repayment Program, and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority/Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay open windows.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing advisory services to management on civilian disciplinary actions and performance issues, researching basic facts, regulations and legal precents to resolve employee and labor relations disputes."

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you mustprovide unredacted originals.

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