Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development).

Duties

If selected at the GS-11 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.

• Serves as a program manager for assigned programs or segments of programs that have DLA-wide impact.
• Identifies training needs associated with the strategic plans and direction of the Agency.
• Develops long-term HRD strategies to correct skills imbalances and prepare DLA employees to meet the changing needs of the Agency.
• Participates with planning teams (e.g., Workforce Planning, Curriculum Committee, Training Councils) to forecast and plan for the associated HR development needs.
• Maintains DLA workforce development data for assigned programs and provides narrative and statistical input to reports including the Agency training plan and workforce development program metrics.
• Provides consultation, advice, and assistance regarding Agency-mandated training programs and certifications.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: Flexible. Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-11 – Non-Exempt, GS-12 – Exempt. Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: No. Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See here for more information.

Qualifications

• To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (HRD), your resume and supporting documentation must support:
• B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See here. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation.
• C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Experience

• GS-11: Supporting training program management by assisting with planning, coordination, and tracking training and career development activities. Applying basic HRD principles to help maintain mandatory training requirements and ensure materials follow established guidance. Assisting with the training life cycle by gathering training needs, monitoring compliance, and maintaining certification records. Providing support for DAU/DAWIA certification forecasting and tracking and Preparing draft workforce development briefings for supervisors and staff.
• GS-12: Managing a comprehensive training or career development program, including planning, administration, and reporting. Applying Human Resources Development (HRD) learning theories, principles, and methods to a mandatory training program. Overseeing the full training life cycle, from assessing customer needs and ensuring mandatory training compliance to managing certification requirements. Providing knowledge and direct support in forecasting and managing DAU/DAWIA certification and training needs for Major Subordinate Command (MSC) acquisition workforce personnel. Preparing and delivering briefings on workforce development programs to all levels of management.

Education Substitution

• There is no Education substitution for this grade level.

Experience vs. Education

• To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
• To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Education

• One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
• Foreign education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional Information

• As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.1194).
• For Important General Applicant Information And Definitions Go To Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information For Veterans Is Available At Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.