Human Resources Specialist (Compensation/Recruitment and Placement)

Defense Human Resources Activity • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity and supports the Civilian Personnel Policy staff of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The incumbent helps develop DoD-wide policies, regulations, implementing instructions, and other staff-level guidance for implementation by DoD Components and agencies. At the GS-13 level, the position focuses on compensation, recruitment, and placement, with particular emphasis on department-wide staffing policies and complex staffing issues.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Mastery of staffing principles and practices to provide expert advisory services and policy interpretation on highly complex, Department-wide HR issues.
• Broad knowledge of the staffing functional area to advise management on qualifications, hiring authorities, and employment incentives.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting complex statutory and regulatory issuances to determine their impact on DoW staffing policies and operating practices.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Develop DoW-wide staff-level guidance for recruitment and placement programs.
• Provide authoritative policy interpretation and guidance on recruitment and placement to resolve complex staffing problems for DoW Components.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on complex staffing issues, including qualifications, hiring authorities, and employment incentives.
• Analyze legislation and OPM regulatory changes to assess impacts on DoW recruitment and staffing operations, and develop detailed implementation guidance.
• Lead and organize working groups within the DoW HR community to develop changes in staffing policies, procedures, and supporting systems.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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