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Human Resources Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$93,400 - $133,142

per year

Closes

February 6, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing workers' compensation programs for the Defense Logistics Agency, including handling claims, investigations, and providing advice to leaders on costs and trends.

It focuses on ensuring program integrity through case evaluations and guiding teams on complex issues.

A good fit would be someone with experience in HR claims processing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with senior management in a government or military setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in workers' compensation or related HR fields
  • Experience advising management on complex or controversial workers' compensation claims
  • Knowledge of recommending modifications to systems, methods, or guides for program operations
  • Conducting local investigations to develop facts on questionable claims
  • Eligibility for federal service, including time-in-grade and minimum qualifications
  • Ability to provide technical guidance on investigations and claim processing
  • Experience in program evaluation and case management to ensure program integrity

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Whitehall, OH: $93,400 - $121,422 Ft.

Belvoir, VA: $102,415 - $133,142 New Cumberland, PA: $102,415 - $133,142 Philadelphia, PA; $98,630 - $128,221 To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Advising management on complex or controversial workers' compensation claims Recommending modifications on systems, methods, or guides to support program operations for the Workers' Compensation Program Conducting local investigations to develop case facts on questionable claims.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Develops and administers the Workers’ Compensation, Light Duty, Return to Work and Civilian Investigative Programs for Defense Logistics Agency activities and DoD Serviced Customer.
  • Serves as the technical expert in the resolution of complex or controversial cases or issues.
  • Performs case management and program evaluation to promote the integrity of the program.
  • Provides technical guidance to team members who perform investigations and claim processing.
  • Provides advice to activity Commanders, agency senior level managers, Occupational Safety and health managers, and Comptroller personnel on quarterly FECA claims, costs and trends.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ1EI-26-12875223-MP