You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT) in the Marine Employment Branch (N11B2), of the Recruitment/Staffing & CIVMAR Processing Division (N11B), in the Total Force Management (N1), of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) located at Naval Station Norfolk, VA of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

Duties

You will be responsible for integrating civil service mariner (CIVMAR) manpower, HR management, and human capital strategy into MSC’s executive planning. You will be responsible for administering, implementing, evaluating and making adjustments as necessary to the CIVMAR recruitment, qualifications, rating, and merit promotion programs. You will be responsible for providing management and technical advisory support to supervisors and managers as necessary relating to the assigned functional area of the CIVMAR employment program. You will be responsible for planning, developing and executing the full range of staffing, placement, affirmative employment and related management advisory services. You will be responsible for serving as technical advisor and expert for the CIVMAR qualification and rating process for both external and internal hiring. You will be responsible for providing advice to management and other interested parties regarding qualification requirements and rating and ranking process used to evaluate CIVMAR candidates. You will be responsible for serving as the direct examining authority expert in the assigned functional area and developing, creating, and maintaining all job analysis, crediting plans, and registering based on job descriptions, and regulations. You will be responsible for the execution of the Acquire to Hire Process from receipt of a completed application, qualification and ranking, selection and activities related to the preparation and execution of New Employee Orientation (NEO). You will be responsible for establishing CIVMAR Evaluation Boards for all marine positions within MSC. You will be responsible for coordinating with senior staff, HQ, and mariners to maintain and improve the Promotion Evaluation Program as well as providing advice, guidance, and assistance in its implementation. You will be responsible for evaluating program and process effectiveness making recommendations for revisions as appropriate. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures for all programs in this area. Incumbent serves as the first level supervisor to assigned functional specialists. You will be responsible for You will be responsible for

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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing Human Resources theories, concepts, practices, laws, policies, rules, regulations, precedents and procedures to perform a variety of recruitment and staffing assignments. Experience determining most efficient means to identify a sufficient pool of job candidates to fill vacancies and meet personnel goals of customer organizations. Experience performing internal and/or external recruitment methods and procedures such as analyzing recruitment sources, utilizing human resources information systems, and providing advice and assistance in resolution to issues in recruiting and retaining a quality workforce. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing, creating and maintaining job analysis, crediting plans and registers based on job descriptions. Experience determining knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) relating to commercial and military experience, qualifications, training, and Coast Guard license/endorsements required for positions. Experience assisting in preparing, scheduling, and conducting all Evaluation Board, and providing training, advice, and assistance to members of the board on pertinent regulations and policies. Experience planning and implementing continuing human resources services and/or programs in areas of specialty and developing plans, procedures, and operating methods for assignments. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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:

GS-09:

• Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree -OR-
• Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree -OR-
• Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ -OR-
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

GS-07:

• Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education that is leading to a master's degree -OR-
• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement -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 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 471 East C Street Norfolk, 23511 GB
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]