If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you.

Duties

Serves as a Human Resources Specialist responsible for management and execution of the DISA Civilian Incentive Awards and other HR Program(s) and/or Project(s) as assigned. Provides technical and functional support related to awards portal in CMIS and award actions within Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS). Serves as an HR Specialist participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the management and oversight of the DISA Incentive Awards Programs. Operates as an agency expert in Human Resources occupational arena. Responsible for administration, coordination, policy development and execution of the DISA Civilian Incentive Awards Program. Facilitates and manages the processing of award submissions through boards or directly to the Director of DISA for approval and signature. Develops or reviews policies and procedures pertaining to the program. Maintains liaison with other Federal agencies, Office of Personnel Management, and non-Federal awards-granting organizations to maintain up-to-date knowledge of award nomination procedures, criteria, and administrative techniques. Analyzes and evaluates program accomplishments, deficiencies, trends, and problem areas to determine necessary actions and recommend changes to DISA policy.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• 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.

Qualifications

For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-09 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used within human resources functions (such as position management, classification, employee relations, human resources information systems, human capital, awards, policies, learning and development, recruitment, and placement); and Providing advisory services to customers regarding human resources processes or programs. For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used within human resources functions (such as position management, classification, employee relations, human resources information systems, human capital, awards, policies, learning and development, recruitment, and placement); and Communicating procedural human resources information customers; and Researching, gathering, and analyzing data to make recommendations regarding human resources processes or programs. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Communication, Decision Support, HR Information Systems, Program/Project Management, and Quality Management Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GS-11 LEVEL: Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level.

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

• • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.
  • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Contacts

• Address DISA - MSO/WORKFORCE SVCS AND DEV 6910 Cooper Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]