HR Spec

U.S. Army, Pacific•Fort Shafter, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This developmental civilian human resources position is located at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. It has promotion potential to the GS-13 grade level, and selection may be made at either the GS-12 or GS-13 grade level. The position is aligned with the Civilian Human Resources Management Career Program under the Human Capital & Resource Management Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled. The position reviews and advises on civilian HR regulations, procedures, and instructions; prepares regulations and instructions and writes policy; responds to inquiries from headquarters and subordinate command offices; and participates in on-site reviews and evaluations of subordinate command programs. Applicants must meet the applicable specialized-experience and time-in-grade requirements for the grade sought. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. A one-year probationary period is required. Direct deposit is required, and proof of U.S. citizenship is required. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. PCS allowances may be authorized subject to applicable rules and an agency determination that the move is in the Government's interest.

Requirements

GS-12: One year of specialized experience planning, coordinating, and implementing civilian HR programs; interpreting and providing instructions on civilian HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; assisting with review, revision, and development of civilian HR policies and procedures for compliance; and providing authoritative technical advisory services related to staffing and recruitment and performance management. This experience is typical of the next lower grade, GS-11.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience planning, coordinating, and implementing civilian HR programs; interpreting and providing instructions on civilian HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; reviewing, revising, and developing civilian HR policies and procedures for compliance; and providing authoritative technical advisory services related to staffing and recruitment and performance management. This experience is typical of the next lower grade, GS-12.
GS-12 time-in-grade requirement: Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-11 or equivalent.
GS-13 time-in-grade requirement: Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-12 or equivalent.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
A one-year probationary period is required; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Review and advise on civilian human resources regulations, procedures, and instructions.
Prepare regulations and instructions and write policy.
Respond to inquiries from headquarters and subordinate command offices.
Participate in on-site reviews and evaluations of subordinate command programs.