Lead Human Resources Specialist (NAF) Job in Naples, Italy

Vacancy No. EUR25-195 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $75,706.00 to $90,850.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/20/2025 Close Date 9/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Naples, Italy


Summary

This position is assigned to the Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources Office (HRO); Support Services Division (N94); Fleet and Family Readiness Programs (N9); Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT); Naples, Italy. Incumbent serves as a Region Lead HR Specialist.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is only open to current CNIC employees.

Duties

Lead duties include but are not limited to:

  • Incumbent performs the following "Lead" duties over a team of approximately three - seven Human Resource Assistants or Specialists:
  • Ensures the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
  • Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
  • Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
  • Leads the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensuring that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
  • Trains or arranges for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
  • Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
  • Serves as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.

Recruiting/Staffing:
  • Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides analytical and technical advice and guidance to managers and/or supervisors on recruiting strategies and process, special programs, and relocation (e.g., Permanent Change of Station (PCS)) and retention programs.
  • Performs all required duties related to recruiting (e.g., complex position analysis to determine position and skill requirements, recruiting resources, areas of consideration, and short and long-term recruiting needs; and working with managers and/or supervisors to prepare crediting plans).
  • Initiates requests for personnel action by utilizing the CNIC NAF personnel database Systems, Applications and Products Human Resources (SAPHR) for recruitment, employee personnel data changes, processing of awards, etc
  • Ensures accurate and timely payments related to recruiting actions and PCS claims. Provides advice and guidance on PCS related issues to CNREURAFCENT NAF Region staff.
  • Performs complex position analysis in collaboration with managers and/or supervisors in preparation of position descriptions and crediting plans.
  • Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors with identifying appropriate pay range within the pay band for a position based on the classification determination.

General:
  • Develops communication materials to explain CNREURAFCENT NAF HR policies. Participates in regional communications sessions with Regional NAF HR staff, managers, and/or employees to present information on subject area topics.
  • Serves as CNREURAFCENT NAF liaison working closely with CNREURAFCENT APF HR staff on issues/actions affecting both APF and NAF employees.
  • Develops and presents subject area specific training to both internal and external customers.
  • Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
  • Position is adhoc telework eligible in accordance with agency policy.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NF-04/GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes applying fundamental human resources principles, policies, methods, and practices to provide comprehensive human resources services and advising management on technical issues involving human resources.

A qualified candidate also possesses the following:

Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR theories, concepts, and/or practices to perform a variety of difficult and complex assignments in the areas of recruiting and staffing.

Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations serviced to perform the full range of HR services.

Knowledge of HR laws; and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), CNIC, and various federal government HR
policies, regulations, and procedures related to functionally specific areas of HR.

Ability to identify and determine position and skill requirements to create crediting plans to use in applicant qualification process.

Ability to analyze resource requirements to identify key positions/competencies and develop training plans/developmental assignments for use with management development programs.

Ability to provide advice and assistance and interpret policy and regulations related to staffing.

Ability to provide advice and assistance and perform tasks associated with new hire benefits.

Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (e.g., SAPHR, Defense Civilian Personnel Data System).

Skill in the use of USA Staffing.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.

Ability to lead a group of employees in day-to-day operations and perform quasi- supervisory duties.

Ability to perform full range of "Lead" duties.

Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Selectees initially recruited from the United States or who are already on a Transportation Agreement may be entitled to transportation and moving costs for themselves and their family members. Household goods may be shipped and a Living Quarter Allowance (LQA), is paid to cover monthly housing and utility costs.

The Department of Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should call 011-39-081-568-5612 or e-mail their request to usn.naples.cnr-eurafcentnpl-it.mbx.n9-naf-human-resources@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume that includes relevant work experience with start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary, as well as any applicable education and contact information.
  • For current or previous Federal employees, the resume should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
  • Attach proof of education: transcripts, certifications, degree, etc.
  • If you are a current or previous Federal employees, attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
  • If you are a veteran claiming Veterans Priority Consideration, attach your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, receipt of medals and campaign badges, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable.
If currently residing in local area, you must provide:
  • Claiming Family Member Preference? Attached a legible copy of sponsor's PCS orders.
  • Claiming Military Spouse Preference? Attach and legible copy of sponsor's orders.
  • Copy of U.S. Government no-fee passport showing picture, passport number, expiration date.

NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/03/2025 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12787157It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to NAFPERSONNEL@EU.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRE NAF HRO
Address
Region NAF HRO / NSA Naples
PSC 817 Box 108
FPO, AE 09622-0108
US

Next steps

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