Serves as the Human Resource Specialist (Classification/Recruitment) in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Deputy/Chief Operating Officer, Human Resources Directorate (HR), Staffing and Classification Division (HRS) location. The primary purpose of this position: This is a developmental position designed to give the incumbent the necessary training and work experience to develop over time to the full-performance target level of Human Resources Specialist.

Duties

Carries out assignments and projects pre-selected to combine performance of productive work with supervised on the job training in both the judgmental and methodological aspects of the HR work. May be involved in making oral presentations. Assists higher graded specialists within the Division by providing limited staffing and classification support to the assigned organizations. Provides routine management advisory services normally restricted to information regarding application of well-established policies and precedents, and regulatory requirements. Advises on uncomplicated matters pertaining to functional programs within the assigned staffing and classification programs. Identifies, considers, and advises managers, supervisors and employees about relatively common issues or problems. Researches applicable laws, policy, and agency precedent and applies fact-finding techniques to gather clear-cut information and/or evidence specific to the staffing or classification cases This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical Demands.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0201 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, or a combination of the two to qualify. When using education to meet qualifications you must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information. Experience: For the GS-9, One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 (or equivalent) grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Skill in applying standardized principles and practices of position classification, as well as analytical and evaluative techniques in gathering job information. Independently plans and carries out the assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices.. Apply basic principles, laws, regulations practices, and techniques of recruitment and placement sufficient to apply standardized legal, regulatory, and policy issuances that govern the staffing function. OR Education: Two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate level or LL.B. or J.D. OR Combination of experience and education: To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education. Experience: For the GS-11, One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 (or equivalent) grade level. Examples of Specialized Experience: Apply a wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive staffing and classification management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices. Skill in applying analytical and diagnostic techniques and qualitative and quantitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to resolve complex interrelated staffing and classification problems and issues. Gather, assemble and analyze facts; draw conclusions; devise recommended solutions; and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for management use. OR Education: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Combination of experience and education: To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical Demands Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-9: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-7. For GS-11: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-9. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligible (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Customer SupportMinimum Qualifications- GS 9Minimum Qualifications GS-11Policy DevelopmentPosition Classification Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in au office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment. Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No

Education

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. See Required Documents for more information.

Transcripts. Required when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course by course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]