Duties
In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides administrative and/or technical supervision (including hiring, discipline, evaluation, and training).
- Oversees the day-to-day management of the CNRJ NAF HR office operations and develops strategies for continuous process improvement.
- Assists in the development of initiatives to improve management processes and systems using the most efficient utilization of human resources. Studies and advises managers and supervisors on staffing requirements, resources, and problems in assigned offices involving a high degree of complexity.
- Responsible for analyzing the employment practices of NAF employment in CNRJ and recommending procedures to enhance the business practices of the organization. Such practices and procedures include, but are not limited to, recruitment, salary administration, career development, promotion, equal opportunity and grievance procedures. Ensures timely delivery of all actions within the HR office to include, but not limited to, recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and retirement.
- Maintains and ensures efficiencies of major employee information systems for employee files, timekeeping, payroll, manpower, training and safety administration.
- Assist with the designs and implementations of local NAF HR policies ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Authors persuasive and concise proposals, staff summaries, briefs and other documents used for tracking/monitoring actions within the HR office, assessing need and verifying results.
- Communicates with Installation Directors, managers, supervisors, and employees regularly on the status of HR actions in an effective manner.
- Ensures consistency in the application of all NAF policy region-wide within each regional organization (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP), and the Child and Youth Program (CYP) to facilitate the organization's stated mission and objectives.
- Provides advice and training to Program Directors, managers, supervisors, and employees on HR processes.
- Performs complex position analysis in collaboration with managers and/or supervisors in preparation of position descriptions and crediting plans.
- Ensures accurate and timely payments related to recruiting actions and PCS claims. Provides advice and guidance on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) related issues to CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff.
- Serves as the alternate point of contact for all employee relations matters and provides assistance to, and coordinates with CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff in the area of employee relations (e.g., performance, discipline).
- Assists managers in submission of requests for disciplinary/performance actions.
- Researches and interprets policies on employee relations issues (e.g., substance abuse, sexual harassment, changes in working conditions/schedules, leave requests/administration, job related stress).
- Oversees the annual benefits/SOFA verifications for the region staff and provides assistance to installations in conducting their benefits/SOFA verifications.
- Develops communication materials to explain CNRJ NAF HR policies. Participates in CNIC HQ communications sessions with regional NAF HR staff, managers, and/or employees to present information on subject area topics.
- Serves as CNRJ NAF liaison working closely with CNRJ APF HR staff on issues/actions affecting both APF and NAF employees, including foreign national employees.
- Develops and presents subject area specific training to both internal and external customers.
- In collaboration with installation managers, conducts comprehensive process reviews of all areas within the HR office, identifies discrepancies and issues, and recommends areas for improvement. Implements corrective actions and follows up routinely on progress of these actions.
- Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.
- Maintains liaison with CNRJ program managers, personnel, the Foreign Labor Office, Office of General Counsel, the APF Human Resources office, and Labor Management Office of the Government of Japan, and other government agencies and professional organizations.
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.
Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:
-Three or more years of specialized experience with personnel and workforce development, data collection and analysis, and process improvement gained from working in a Human Resources office.
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 07/08/2025 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/12754108
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.
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.