You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in the Human Resources Office, Code 184000, Employee Development and Management Branch of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY. ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instructions.***

Duties

You will serve as the Training Officer with oversight of all training to include providing guidance, recommendations and input to remain compliant with statutory training requirements and to oversee long-term and developmental training programs You will oversee compliance with and tracking of mandated and required training. You will collaborate across NRL Directorates and Divisions to establish and maintain an overall command training program for tracking and reporting mandatory and required training. You will execute, evaluate, coordinate, and oversee a Command-wide training and career development program for scientists, engineers, and support personnel. You will liaise with OCHR Civilian Workforce Development Division, DoD, and other government agencies to communicate/distribute and coordinate information pertaining to Command supported programs. You will work with managers to develop tailored training solutions that address their unit’s unique deficits, ensuring that NRL has an available, capable and constantly developing workforce that will help it to remain at the forefront of innovation. You will positively influence NRL policies and organizational culture, especially as they relate to training and development. You will manage and lead the Individual Development Plan process by ensuring that it meets the administrative and developmental requirements of managers and the workforce.

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
• 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.

Qualifications

NO-04 Level Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience 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 performing most or all of the following duties: 1) Advising management of Human Resources Development initiatives ensuring compliance with established laws, regulations, and policies relating to training, education, and employee/professional development; 2) Gathering, researching, and analyzing training program regulations and reporting requirements to plan and evaluate programs; 3) Planning and evaluating training programs, courses, and materials utilizing demonstrated knowledge of training program regulations and reporting requirements; 4) Fostering working relationships with internal and external personnel to coordinate and improve process related to human resources development initiatives; and 5) Preparing and delivering briefings to management executives on human resources development initiatives in support of an organization's mission to attract, support, and retain competent personnel. NO-03 Level Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5/10) or pay band (NO-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: 1) Gathering, researching, and analyzing data, defining issues, drawing conclusions, and devising solutions to complex human resources problems; 2) Assisting in the application and implementation of new human resource management processes; 3) Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees; and 4) Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide human resources guidance to management. 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

NO-03:
You have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;
or
You have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (Ph.D.);
or
You have earned an LL.M., if related;
or
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

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