Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, and current DoD VRA employees. Positions may be filled at any of the DFAS Sites listed above. These are NOT remote positions.

Duties

Serves as a senior human resources specialist responsible for providing advisory services related to Recruitment and Placement strategies and operations in accordance with law; and Office of Personnel Management, DoD, DFAS policies and regulations. Researches and interprets Federal and agency-level laws, policies, and regulations related to Recruitment and Placement to provide advice and assistance to management, employees and applicants. Exercises leadership, develops and delivers training to less senior specialists on subjects including qualification review, job analysis, the Priority Placement Program (PPP), staffing regulations, pay setting, and prioritization of work. Conducts job analyses to identify major duties/competencies of a vacancy, develops criteria to evaluate applicant proficiency, develops job announcements, evaluates applicants for eligibility/qualifications, and coordinates the on-boarding process. Conducts audits of Recruitment and Placement operations and actions to ensure compliance with Federal and agency law, policy, procedure and practice. Consults with management to identify recruitment needs and develop recruitment options and strategies. Advises management on recruitment sources, special programs, pay administration and incentives to attract highly qualified candidates. Coordinates with senior specialists and subject matter experts in other HR functional areas to ensure adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of human resources life cycle activities for serviced organizations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain Office of Personnel Management Delegated Examining certification.
• This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as providing comprehensive Human Resources advisory services and technical assistance to hiring managers regarding the application of Federal civilian staffing principles, concepts, laws and regulations. In addition to providing management advisory services, applicants' work history must demonstrate work experience in the following: coding, reviewing and auditing personnel actions using the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS); conducting job analysis to design and document applicant assessment criteria; assessing recruitment sources and working with management to develop workforce recruitment strategy in a business environment; determining methods for appointing applicants; and/or applying pay setting regulations and policies. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for Specialized Experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DFAS - HUMAN RESOURCES 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]