About the Position: This position is located at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) in Natick, Massachusetts. USARIEM is one of six research laboratories within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command(USAMRDC).

Duties

Advise on performance management systems such as the MRDC Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP) Track performance objective worksheets and performance appraisals Maintain civilian rating scheme Support PDP performance payout process including training paypool managers, reviewing reports, and resolving errors Conduct data extraction and analysis for recruitment, sustainment, retention trends and workforce demographics Participates in meeting and working groups to safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Utilize word processing, spreadsheets and slide software in order to brief the Command leadership Coordinate personnel actions in automated systems Ensure personnel service contracts are funded using procurement systems Manage Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) actions for the organization Provide personnel support and disseminate personnel management documents Manage all issues and matters related to civilian hiring, reassignment, professional development, incentive awards, performance management, job descriptions and promotions Advise commander on all issues related to civilian personnel matters

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Business Travel may be required up to 25% of the time
• This position requires a one-year Supervisory probationary period if not previously served.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: All US Citizens The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Futures Command. To achieve that vision, USAMRDC employs military, civilian, and contractor personnel that are assigned to the headquarters and subordinate units. The officers, enlisted service members, and civilian workforce provide a wide variety of medical, scientific, technical expertise. Many of these personnel are among the most respected and knowledgeable specialists in their fields. USAMRMC's world-class reputation is the direct result of the outstanding leadership, work ethic, and selfless service of its highly talented workforce. Please visit our website https://mrdc.amedd.army.mil USAMRDC is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP). The DJ-04 payband is equivalent to the GS-13, Step 01 to GS-14, Step 10. In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within this payband equivalent, may not receive an immediate pay increase (promotion) if appointed to this position. Future pay increases within the payband will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience: (1) participating in position description development, hiring, training, awards and/or performance management activities, (2) managing an organization's TDA (Table of Distribution and Allowances) in order to track manpower strength and losses, (3) applying Army Civilian human resources management principles, regulations and concepts to develop resolutions for complex human resources issues, and (4) advising Senior level leadership on matters regarding civilian human resources. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DJ-03/GS-12). EDUCATION: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Human Resources ManagementOral CommunicationOrganizational Awareness

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FN-W03WAA US ARMY INSTITUTE OF ENV MEDICINE DO NOT MAIL Fort Detrick, MD 21702 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk