Human Resources Specialist (Military)

SECNAV•Arlington, VA

About The Position

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Military) in the Naval Support Facility of SECNAV BCNR. The position is responsible for determining whether supporting materials are adequate and for administratively resolving applications to correct Navy and Marine Corps military records. You will prepare comprehensive summaries of pertinent facts and relevant legal interpretations, participate in oral hearings and executive sessions in an advisory or consulting capacity, and present alternative case dispositions with a recommendation that accounts for significant factors. The role also involves negotiating with attorneys and applicants about alleged errors or injustices and the relief requested.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Retired military members appointed to a DoD civilian position within 180 days immediately following retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
For GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
Experience interpreting and applying complex regulations, statutory frameworks, and Departmental policies governing military personnel records, particularly discharges, retirements, and disability determinations.
Experience managing and auditing personnel actions, including performance evaluations, promotion cycles, pay entitlements, benefits, and military awards for active-duty, reserve, and veteran populations.
Experience reviewing procedural compliance and evaluating supporting evidence to adjudicate and resolve administrative errors, inequities, or injustices in official military records.
Experience authoring formal written proceedings and providing expert-level briefings to senior Department of the Navy board members on findings and record-related recommendations.

Responsibilities

Determine the adequacy of supporting materials and administratively resolve applications to correct Navy and Marine Corps military records.
Draft comprehensive summaries of pertinent facts, incorporating relevant legal interpretations.
Attend and participate in oral hearings and executive sessions in an advisory or consulting capacity.
Present alternative dispositions to the Board and recommend the most appropriate disposition, ensuring significant factors are considered.
Negotiate with attorneys and applicants regarding errors, injustices, and requested relief.