Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Full Job Description

About the Position: Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Military) for the Joint Activities located at Fort Meade, Maryland. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Assisting in advising senior leaders on personnel policies, workforce management, and staffing and data requirements to guide comprehensive personnel actions; AND 2.) Assisting researching and developing plans, policies, and procedures to enhance workforce coordination and maintain compliance with organizational requirements; AND 3.) Supporting recruitment and staffing activities, including advising hiring managers on personnel policies to ensure compliant and equitable hiring practices.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Major Duties:

• Establishes goals and objectives, develops project deadlines, and identifies resources available to execute mission assignments. 1 = Position Description
• Serves as the Command's functional and technical expert for all matters that pertain to human resources (military and civilian) personnel management, administration and career development.
• Establishes standards, develops operating policies, programs, procedures, and long-range plans, and provides technical guidance.
• Manages and directs the personnel management program for all personnel (commissioned officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel) assigned to the unit.
• Conducts officer, enlisted and civilian strength management and keeps the command informed.