Human Resource Specialist

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. It is located at the 7th Signal Command, 106th Signal Brigade, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The position is in the Professional Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure and is aligned with the Human Capital & Resource Management Career Program under the Civilian Human Resources Career Management Directorate.

The Human Resource Specialist advises geographically dispersed locations on interpreting established policy, taking into account factors such as funding and delegated authorities. The specialist maintains knowledge of civilian personnel policies and procedures, researches laws and regulations, and recommends solutions to personnel issues. The role also provides technical assistance with human resources automated systems and reporting tools.

Applicants must meet the stated specialized-experience requirement. The position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access and may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. It requires U.S. citizenship, direct deposit, and a three-year probationary period. Multiple positions may be filled. A temporary promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade not to exceed one year may be used for a current permanent Army employee; such actions may be extended up to five years and may be made permanent without further competition. Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to agency determination and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success in the position.
• Specialized experience includes researching HR issues and coordinating responses; providing HR services in staffing, performance management, leave, and/or awards; assisting with creating, routing, and tracking Requests for Personnel Actions from start to finish; and gathering data for reports and briefings on program status.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a background investigation if required for a suitability or fitness determination.
• Current Army employees considered for a temporary promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade must be permanent Army employees.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist geographically dispersed locations with interpreting established policy, considering factors such as funding issues and delegated authorities.
• Maintain current knowledge of civilian personnel policies and procedures.
• Research laws, regulations, and policies and recommend solutions to issues involving position management and position classification complaints, grievances, or appeals.
• Keep employees informed about policies and current regulations concerning staffing, classification, evaluations, awards, leave, overtime, employment opportunities, and other personnel actions.
• Prepare onsite staff visit reports and distribute them to appropriate management officials.
• Advise and assist with discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling, and related functions.
• Conduct assigned portions of studies and assist in developing initiatives to improve management processes and systems through efficient use of human resources.
• Participate in joint studies with management, manpower analysts, budget analysts, and functional directors to analyze issues concerning internal missions, functions, organizational alignments, and resource programming.
• Provide technical advice and assistance on human resources automated systems and reporting tools.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed