Human Resources Specialist.

Duties

Provides civilian human resources advisory services to commanders, supervisors, and employees by interpreting and applying civilian personnel laws, regulations, policies, and Army guidance affecting multiple human resources functional areas.

Develops recommendations and provides guidance on civilian human resources matters involving recruitment and placement, position management, classification, employee relations, performance management, training, awards, and career program management.

Plans and conducts studies and evaluations of civilian human resources programs to assess program effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements that support organizational objectives.

Develops implementation strategies, procedures, and recommendations for improving civilian human resources programs based on program analysis, regulatory guidance, and organizational requirements.

Researches civilian human resources issues by analyzing applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to develop recommendations for management officials.

Identifies recurring civilian human resources program issues, evaluates applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and recommends corrective actions to improve program effectiveness and ensure regulatory compliance.

Provides briefings and technical guidance to commanders, supervisors, and management officials regarding civilian human resources policies, programs, and organizational initiatives.

Communicates civilian human resources guidance to management officials and employees by explaining regulatory requirements, recommended courses of action, and program impacts in a clear and effective manner.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) will be required 25% or less of the time, CONUS/OCONUS for the purpose of staff visits/training.
• All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

To Qualify Based On Your Experience, Your Resume Must Describe At Least One Year Of Experience Which Prepared You To Do The Work In This Job. Specialized Experience Is Defined As Experience Providing Civilian Human Resources Advisory Services By Interpreting And Applying Civilian Personnel Laws, Regulations, Policies, And Position Classification Standards To Advise Management And Support Classification Decisions. AND Experience Conducting Analytical Studies And Evaluating Civilian Human Resources Programs To Assess Program Effectiveness And Develop Recommendations For Improvement. AND Experience Applying Civilian Personnel Laws, Regulations, Policies, And Position Classification Guidance (Such As Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Occupational Guidance) To Support Civilian Human Resources Programs. This Definition Of Specialized Experience Is Typical Of Work Performed At The Next Lower Grade/Level Position In The Federal Service (GG/GS-12).

Education

Note: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information

Additional Information

This position requires a 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.