HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST.

Duties

• Analyze and recommend solutions for complex and sensitive issues such as employee misconduct, unacceptable performance, attendance problems, and complaints.
• Advise management on the procedures and merits of taking disciplinary or other corrective actions.
• Mediate disputes and advise the deciding official during grievance processes.
• Research and apply case law to ensure that actions are legally sound and sustainable.
• Draft arguments and justifications for management officials and third parties.
• Manage and administer one or more Human Resources Office (HRO) programs, such as the Contributions-Based Compensation System, Performance Management (DPMAP), HR Information Management, Telework, and Leave programs.
• Develop program objectives, recommend and implement policies, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Oversee training, publicity, and budget for the assigned programs.
• Ensure the correct processing of personnel actions related to the programs.
• Conduct studies, surveys, and evaluations of new or existing HRO programs and functions.
• Recommend new procedures to strengthen and streamline existing programs and processes within the Employee Relations branch.
• Write and coordinate various HRO documents, including directives, guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and newsletter articles.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience, one of which is equivalent to the next lower pay band (NO-01) or GS equivalent (GS-4) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; 2) Planning and organizing work; and 3) Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of generalized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree OR a combination of education and experience totaling 100%. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.