Summary
This position is the primary technical advisor on NAF Human Resources for US hires and foreign nationals. The incumbent exercises broad managerial authority for administering, planning, developing, and directing civilian personnel management programs for UH, MWR, FFSC, and CYP. This position is responsible for overseeing all HR functions for the only OCONUS installation in the SE region.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Must currently reside in the continental US.
Duties
Workforce Planning and Employment:
Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors on all NAF HR matters as well as consultation on developing, implementing, and evaluating sourcing, recruitment, hiring, orientation, succession planning, retention, and organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the most effective alignment of HR systems to support strategic goals and objectives within their organizations.
Human Resources Development:
Develops, implements and evaluates activities and programs that address performance appraisals, talent and performance management to ensure that the knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance of the workforce meet current and future organizational and individual needs.
Management and Employee Relations
Develops, implements, administers, and evaluates the workplace in order to maintain relationships and working conditions that balance employer/employee needs and rights in support of the organization's goals and objectives. (For example, performance, discipline, grievances, reorganizations, realignments, relocations, Business Based Actions, transfer(s) of function(s)).
Supervisory Duties
- Provides administrative and/or technical supervision (including hiring, discipline, evaluation, leave approval, and training) for up to four (4) NAF Human Resource Personnel.
- Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
- Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments and staff capabilities.
- Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
- Participates in selection of staffing decisions.
- Ensures staff receive proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
- Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate and corrective action(s) as necessary.
- Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
- You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- At the time of hire, must possess a valid US passport with at least six months remaining.
Qualifications
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. 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. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR theories, concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive HR management advisory/technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices.
- Knowledge of and skill in analytical, diagnostic, and qualitative/quantitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to resolve complex, interrelated HR problems and issues.
- Ability to develop new or modified HR work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective HR services to clients.
- Knowledge and the ability to research a wide range of HR case law, principles, practices, policies, instructions and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations to interpret/analyze precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered.
- Knowledge of and skill in negotiation procedures and conflict resolution techniques sufficient for problem solving, advising management, and interacting (when required) with individuals in delicate/highly contested case matters and determinations.
- 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 and skill in analyzing resource requirements to identify key positions/competencies and develop training plans/developmental assignments for use with management development programs and/or intern programs.
- Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (for example, SAPHR, KRONOS, USA Staffing) and provides training for HR staff and managers.
- Skill in written and oral communication techniques sufficient to: develop/deliver briefings and correspondence; foster understanding/acceptance of findings; present arguments/ advisory opinions; prepare legal and case documents and effectively communicate with higher level civilian and military officials.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Ability to effectively build working relationships with department heads, managers, employees and other government officials as well as contractors on the installation.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts.
- Must have the ability to determine work to be accomplished and set priorities. Must exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in planning, organizing and controlling functions within scope of responsibility.
- Thorough understanding of and ability to apply regulations outlined in the Foreign National manual as well as work closely with APF HR and Jamaican and Filipino governments concerning hiring, separations, travel, evacuations, and visa programs.
- Ability to understand and administer the CYP suitability/background check and drug testing processes.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying travel regulations for US and FN employees and ability to train HR staff.
- Must have the ability to deal effectively with a diverse customer base, including de-escalating negative or highly charged interactions with upset employees, visitors, and/or members of the public.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
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.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
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.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest
When you perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may offset the impact of some of these taxes. For more information go to: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/taxableentitlements.html.
KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- You must be a US Citizen.
- Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
- Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Social Security Card is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
- A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Education
A four (4) year degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or Organizational Psychology and/or equivalent experience in Human Resources that demonstrates competency in the following: attention to detail, ability to interpret and analyze data, working with diverse employee populations, written & oral communication, problem solving, workforce planning, HR development and labor & employee relations. At least one (1) year of previous supervisory experience is required.
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.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.
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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities 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 may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
-Resume
-Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
-Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
-Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
2. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)
To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).
***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.
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 begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.
Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.
Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.
Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.
Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/12/2024 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/12462265
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
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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