Human Resources Assistant (OA)
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted: January 16, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$51,210 - $80,610
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves helping classify and manage job positions within the Navy's shipyard, ensuring roles are properly defined, evaluated, and aligned with federal rules.
You'll advise on organizational changes, conduct reviews for accuracy, and prepare reports on findings.
It's a good fit for someone with HR experience in government job classifications who enjoys detailed analysis and working in a structured federal environment.
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in the EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Norfolk, Virginia salary range: $51,210-$81,436 Kittery, Maine salary range: $57,150-$90,882 FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: 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 applying knowledge of federal HR classification philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, techniques, laws, and executive orders for a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative and highly technical positions.
Experience planning and coordinating studies to identify short and long-term position classification and position management needs.
Experience analyzing, evaluating and advising management on the impact of proposed reorganizations and implementation of classification standards representing new work.
Experience developing written reports and/or briefings outlining findings and recommendations.
Experience conducting audits to determine accuracy of documents, resolving areas of inaccuracy and determining title, pay plan, series, grade level, skill codes, and preparing evaluation statements of classification reviews.
FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: 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 using knowledge of federal HR classification philosophy, concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, techniques, laws, and executive orders for a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative and highly technical positions.
Experience assisting in planning and coordinating studies to identify short and long-term position classification and position management needs.
Experience assisting in analyzing, evaluating and advising management on the impact of proposed reorganizations and implementation of classification standards representing new work.
Experience assisting in developing written reports and/or briefings outlining findings and recommendations.
Experience performing audits to determine accuracy of documents, resolving areas of inaccuracy and determining title, pay plan, series, grade level, skill codes, and preparing evaluation statements of classification reviews.
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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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. Major Duties:
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