About the Position: The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, headquartered in North Chicago, IL, is a jointly staffed command, staffed by representatives of all branches of the Armed Forces. The command, through its 65 military processing locations (Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)/Remote Processing Stations (RPS)), determines whether applicants are qualified for enlistment based on standards set by each of the services. This position will be filled on a permanent basis.

Duties

Provide guidance and assistance to managers and senior leadership on a variety of human resource issues. Assist with developing plans for program development and evaluation for the integrated personnel management program of the command. Coordinate communication with the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) to determine appropriate interpretations of established policies concerning a wide range of human resource topics. Assist in developing short and long range staffing plans to meet forecasted mission requirements. Maintain liaison with higher headquarters on policies and procedures. Coordinate a variety of personnel actions and advise managers in areas such as staffing, recruitment/placement and workforce planning. Develop solutions to complex problems and recommend program and procedural changes. Conduct management studies and/or serve on teams assigned to specific management and human resources reviews. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. If filled at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under supervision.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated as non-sensitive and requires a personal security background investigation.

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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience required at the GS-09: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: Assist with developing plans for program development and evaluation for the integrated personnel management program of the command; Provide interpretation/instructions on laws, regulations, policies and procedures regarding human resource programs; Prepare and disseminate information of procedural aspects/requirements to managers; Research precedent/ substantive decisions and/or legal opinions that administrative bodies have rendered relative to assignment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Educational Substitution for Specialized Experience GS-09 Level: I have at least a master's or equivalent graduate degree, at least two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, from an accredited college or university, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Human Resources Management or Business Administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-9: I have some specialized experience, but less than one year; and I have more than one year of graduate level education, but less than two years of graduate-level education as described above. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education more than 18 hours (total semesters hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Specialized Experience required at the GS-11: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: Provide guidance and assistance to managers and senior leadership on a variety of human resource issues; Assist in developing short and long range staffing plans to meet forecasted mission requirements; Conduct special projects/studies to evaluate/resolve operating issues at subordinate activities; Use automated systems such as, Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) or Business Objects Application (BOA), to aid with projects and program development; Conduct analyses through review of reports/studies to determine the degree to which the command is achieving its program goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Educational Substitution for Specialized Experience GS-11 Level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Human Resources Management or Business Administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-11: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: HR Information Systems ApplicationPersonnel and Human ResourcesStaffing and RecruitingStrategic Workforce Planning Time in Grade Requirement (GS-09): Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement (GS-11): Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). If you are a current, Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if your step reflects '00', you must include your current salary for each position.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

In order to qualify for this position, based on your education, education substitution, or combination of education and experience, you must have either completed the education requirement, or will complete this requirement within thirty (30) days from the closing date of this announcement. If you will not complete this requirement within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement, you will be rated as Not Qualified for this position.

You must provide appropriate documentation to reflect when you will meet the education requirement. Appropriate documentation includes: (1) Resume indicating your projected completion/graduation date; OR (2) Transcripts indicating your projected completion/graduation date; OR (3) A letter signed by the institution's registrar indicating your projected completion/graduation date.

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W37NAA HQ US MEPCOM DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk