Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as Project Officer and/or Data Collection Agent.

Conducting typical assignments by responding to complex human resources issues including modified HR approaches and recommendations. Provides advice and guidance in all assigned program areas.

Conducts annual wage surveys to develop and adjust pay schedules and provides advisory services to all levels of DOD and other Federal agencies..

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Planning and conducting Federal prevailing wage surveys.

Performing duties as a Data Collection Agent to conduct and review wage surveys following established operating procedures and special instructions.

Experience as a member of a Local Wage Survey Committee. OR B. Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Planning and conducting Federal prevailing wage surveys- Performing duties as a Data Collection Agent by conducting and reviewing wage surveys, with a focus on the larger establishments, while resolving complex or unprecedented issues in data collection and review.

Providing guidance or mentorship to junior employees on survey and data collection tasks. Experience as a member of a Local Wage Survey Committee.

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:

As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: If selected at the GS-11 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity Serves as a Project Officer and subject matter expert, managing and directing the full lifecycle of Federal prevailing rate wage surveys, including full-scale and wage change surveys.

Plans, organizes, and oversees all pre-data collection processes, coordinating with management, Local Wage Survey Committees (LWSCs), labor representatives, and DoD and non-DoD agencies to ensure timely completion of all survey tasks.

Acts as a professional wage DCA for the Federal Government, conducting surveys throughout the U.S.

and its territories to gather data for establishing and adjusting Federal Wage System (FWS) wage schedules.

Analyzes complex survey data, evaluates supporting job and pay information (e.g., bonuses, lump-sum payments), recommends best-fit trend lines, and defends the statistical treatment of the data.

Conducts final reviews and evaluations of wage surveys to determine prevailing wage levels and prepares exhibits and recommendations for the DoD Wage Committee.

Provides authoritative advice, training, and technical guidance to LWSCs, DCAs, and managers on all aspects of the survey process, including job matching, data acceptability, and regulatory compliance.