Human Resources Specialist
About The Position
This position is located at the Medical Readiness Command, East, Assistant Chief of Staff, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Its primary purpose is to provide expert analysis, guidance, and consultation on human resources policies, initiatives, and complex issues to promote consistent, compliant, and effective Civilian Human Resources practices supporting the U.S. Army Medical Command, Regional Medical Commands, Medical Treatment Facilities, and patient care delivery. The role reviews laws, policies, and directives for their effects on regional commands, medical facilities, Army health clinics, and patient care. It represents Army Medical Command in meetings with senior human resources staff, clinical leaders, consultants, and subject matter experts; prepares executive summaries, information papers, and advisory memoranda for leadership; and provides guidance and interpretation of human resources policies, laws, regulations, and procedures. The specialist develops guidance for complex issues, identifies deficiencies and recommends improvements, analyzes draft classification and qualification standards, and advises commanders and staff on Army Medical Command initiatives across multiple civilian human resources functional areas. The position requires a background investigation and credit check, and the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3, Secret security clearance or access. A one-year probationary period applies, and temporary duty travel is required at 5%. Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories. Qualification requires one year of specialized experience, typically at the GS-12 level, involving workforce policy analysis; interpretation of human resources laws and regulations; preparation of advisory materials; and data gathering to improve personnel practices. Applicants subject to the time-in-grade requirement must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). No education qualification is required.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience analyzing workforce policies to determine their impact on organizational operations.
- Experience interpreting human resources laws and regulations to provide guidance on routine and complex issues in areas such as staffing, recruitment, classification, and employee relations.
- Experience drafting advisory materials, such as information papers and briefing notes, to support human resource management programs.
- Experience gathering data to develop solutions for improving personnel practices.
- Applicants subject to the time-in-grade requirement must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3, Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- A background investigation and credit check are required; appointment may also be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
- Must complete a one-year probationary period.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories to apply.
- Temporary duty travel of 5% is required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Responsibilities
- Review laws, policies, and directives to determine their impact on Regional Medical Commands, Medical Treatment Facilities, Army Health Clinics, and patient care delivery.
- Represent Army Medical Command in meetings with senior human resources staff, clinical leaders, consultants, and subject matter experts.
- Prepare executive summaries, information papers, and advisory memoranda for Regional Medical Command and Army Medical Command leadership.
- Provide guidance to Regional Medical Command and Medical Treatment Facilities on policies and command-wide issues.
- Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Develop guidance to resolve complex human resources issues.
- Identify deficiencies, recommend improvements, and analyze draft classification and qualification standards to provide feedback and benchmark findings.
- Provide expert consultation to commanders and staff on Army Medical Command initiatives across multiple civilian human resources functional areas.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package. Specific eligibility and benefits depend on the type of position; applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
