Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Bureau of Naval Personnel•Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL

About The Position

Serve as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Military) in the Navy Pay and Personnel Support Center (NPPSC) of TSC Great Lakes. The role provides technical guidance on military personnel and pay systems, manages personnel staffing and workflow processes, and reviews data to identify trends and improvements. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and the ability to travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, suitable for federal employment, and participate in direct deposit. New Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify. Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance; and meet other conditions of employment described in the announcement. Supervisors must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct. The resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 in federal service or equivalent experience in the public or private sector. This experience must include applying HR concepts, laws, and analytical methods to military pay and personnel issues; conducting management studies and recommending solutions; using automated systems to research, analyze, and process military pay and personnel transactions; and guiding junior employees on military pay and personnel entitlements.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
  • At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
  • Experience applying human resources concepts, laws, and analytical and diagnostic methods to resolve military pay and personnel issues.
  • Experience conducting management studies to identify areas of concern and recommend solutions to management.
  • Experience using automated systems to research, analyze, and process military pay and personnel transactions.
  • Experience providing guidance to junior employees on military pay and personnel entitlements questions and issues.
  • Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program; new Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify.
  • Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
  • Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
  • May be required to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and to travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
  • Must meet applicable pre-employment requirements; failure to attend scheduled appointments may result in a tentative offer being rescinded.
  • Supervisors are required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical advice and guidance on military personnel and pay systems to subordinate and serviced commands.
  • Prepare and conduct briefings and presentations for leadership on personnel and pay systems.
  • Manage personnel staffing functions and workflow processes to support organizational effectiveness.
  • Review statistical data and monitor and analyze reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
  • Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, depending on funding availability and policy.
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