You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in the Personnel Operations Branch of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.

Duties

You will approve time and attendance and leave requests. You will provide clear guidance on expectations for subordinates and recommend training to staff members. You will be responsible for resolving complex problems related to staffing, classification, and compensation with a high degree of independence. You will advise on filling a variety of positions via various recruitment methods and providing guidance for each alternative. You will ensure that proper principles are followed, including compliance with Priority Placement Programs (PPP). You will advise supervisors on classification. You will advise and assist managers and supervisors on the effects of reorganizations, changes in duties and responsibilities, or changes of missions or functions.

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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for Demo jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower band level. This requirement is called time-in-band. Time-in-band 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 is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 11-12) or pay band (NO-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in order to perform the duties of an HR Specialist. Specialized experience must include some or all of the following: 1) Demonstrating an advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, precedents, practices, and procedures related to staffing, classification, and compensation; 2) Leading a team, eliciting their support and cooperation, providing meaningful feedback on work products, and evaluating their contributions; 3) Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees; 4) Gathering, researching, and analyzing data to then draw conclusions and devise solutions to complex problems; and 5) Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5324 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]