Regional Human Resources Specialist

Department of the Navy

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Commander, Navy Region Japan N94

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR) Branch; Fleet and Family Readiness Programs; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander Navy Region Japan. Incumbent serves as a Regional HR Specialist and performs duties in support of the Regional NF Human Resources.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Family Members of active-duty military and civilians and CNRJ employees within the Kanto Region.

Duties

Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Human Resources Information Systems, to include recruitment platforms (such as USA Staffing), payroll, Human Resources database, timekeeping, etc.
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.
Serves as SME and provides analytical and technical advice and guidance to managers and/or supervisors on recruiting strategies and processes, 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).
Reviews personnel action for accuracy.
Ensures accurate and timely payments related to recruiting actions and PCS claims. Provides advice and guidance on PCS related issues to CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff.
Serves as SME and provides advice and assistance to, and collaborates with, CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff in the area of employee relations (e.g., performance, discipline).
Provides guidance to managers and/or supervisors regarding handling of employee relations' issues (e.g., performance, discipline) and action(s) to be taken and prepares required letters and/or documents.
Researches and interprets policies on employee relation's issues.
Serves as SME and performs all required duties, including providing advice and assistance to, and collaborating with, current CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff, retirees, prior CNIC employees, dependents, vendors, and/or other NAF Department of Defense (DoD) staff, on matters related to benefits' program administration (e.g., insurance (medical, dental, life), Long Term Disability, Workers' Compensation (WC), Family Medical Leave Act, Flexible Spending Account, Affordable Care Act).
Ensures timely and accurate payment of bills related to the various benefits programs, collects benefits payments for CNIC NAF HQ employees depending on leave status, and collects benefits' payments for all CNIC NAF employees and retirees in a delinquent payment status.
Conducts annual benefits fair for CNIC NAF HQ and provides benefits fair assistance to Region staff.
Serves as SME and provides advice and assistance on CNIC NAF benefits and portability of benefits to employees transferring between DoD appropriated fund (APF) and NAF employment systems.
Serves as SME and performs all required duties, including providing advice and assistance to current CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff, retirees, prior CNIC employees, dependents, vendors, and/or other DoD staff on matters related to CNIC NAF Defined Benefit/Retirement and Defined Contribution/401(k) Plans.
Develops communication materials to explain CNIC NAF HR policies. Participates in regional communications sessions with CNIC NAF HR staff, managers, and/or employees to present information on subject area topics.
Serves as CNIC NAF liaison working closely with CNIC 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Satisfactorily complete all required background checks.
Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Three years of experience applying technical HR principles, concepts, and practices and process. A qualified candidate will have experience in any of the following HR Functions: Recruitment and Staffing; Benefits Administration; Worker's Compensation; Pay and Compensation; Employee Relations, Position Classification and Performance Development OR Have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
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 classification, recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, and/or retirement.
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 interpret and apply OPM classification guidelines and policies to assist managers and/or supervisors in developing position descriptions and determine appropriate title, series, and pay band/grade level.
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 and/or intern programs.
Ability to provide advice and assistance and interpret policy and regulations related to employee relations.
Ability to provide advice and assistance and perform tasks associated with benefits' program administration.
Ability to interpret retirement plan provisions, review and verify service information, calculate retirement estimates/benefits, and assist with actuarial validation.
Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (e.g., SAPHR).
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.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of CNIC NAF HR policies and operations preferred but not required.

Education

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.

Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.

To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.

All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.

*If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

Must reside within the local commuting area.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

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.

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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 and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume 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

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

Résumé: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable
Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
If claiming Family Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) if claiming education consideration

Note: Applications missing any required document(s) will not be eligible for consideration.

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. When building or uploading your resume, please note there is a two-page limit. The system will restrict any attempts to submit a longer document.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/20/2026 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/13003085

It 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=Applicant

To 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 MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources

Phone: 81-468-16-5446
Email: FFR_NAFRecruitment@us.navy.mil

Address: Commander, Navy Region Japan
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Regional Human Resources Specialist Job in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan