Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Posted: January 30, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$70,623 - $91,815
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $24,729 - $31,093
Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job is for a human resources specialist focused on military personnel in the District of Columbia Army National Guard, handling tasks like managing service member records, advising on HR policies, and supporting recruitment and assignments.
It requires active membership in the National Guard, so it's ideal for current or former uniformed service members who want to combine military service with HR work in a support role.
Good fits are those with prior experience in administrative or HR positions within the military, ready to wear the uniform and commit to Guard duties.
District of Columbia Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, DC HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) GS-0201-9 Group 3- Current or former uniformed service members (Active, Reserve, Guard) nationwide who are eligible for military membership in the (DCARNG) **THIS IS NOT A CIVILIAN POSITION.
MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED** Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized Relocation Incentive: Incentive may be authorized Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Acceptance of this position will cause termination of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP).
This termination may be with or without recoupment of payments already made.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military rank and assignment in the District of Columbia Army National Guard.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below please use the USAJobs resume builder.
IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME.
Resumes limited to two pages **Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.** Applicants who exceed the maximum military grade listed above must submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying.
Applicants who exceed the military grade will not be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement.
Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically disqualify you for consideration.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill in administrative positions that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one-year of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position.
The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. Please be advised: 1.
Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3.
It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4.
If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.
Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
Plagiarizing from this announcement will immediately disqualify you as an applicant.
Resumes limited to two pages Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Major Duties:
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the DC Army National Guard.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the minimum military rank as specified in this announcement.
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a DC Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Applicants applying to this position who exceed the maximum military grade listed on this job announcement MUST submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying.
Applicants who exceed the military grade will NOT be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement.
Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically qualify you for consideration.
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement The National Guard's full-time support program requires that all military technicians are members of the National Guard and are appointed to full-time positions which correspond to their military assignments.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
Minimum Military Rank: E-3/PFC Maximum Military Rank: E-5/SGT Other requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within One
year of appointment. This position is located in the Army National Guard (ARNG), Recruiting and Retention Branch.
The purpose of the position is to provide support to the ARNG Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Military), otherwise known as the Recruiting and Retention Manager (RRM), in the administrative and program operations of the recruiting and retention function.
Duties: Participates in developing procedures and the administrative operations of the recruiting and retention program.
This includes, but is not limited to: advertising; determining budget requirements; developing the awards and decorations program for recruiters and for those submitting referrals; reviewing portions of the recruiting program to analyze and determine effectiveness of individual recruiters or need for procedural changes within the program; maintaining files and records including military human resources (HR) files for AGR personnel; and preparing a variety of reports.
Participates in the development of written guidelines pertaining to the recruiting and retention program such as local regulations, supplements to Department of Army (DA) or National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations, circulars, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Submits proposed budget request to the RRM for review and approval.
Budget requests include but are not limited to the following: general supplies, services (advertising, lease/rental of vehicles, etc.), man-day usage (determines need for Active-Duty Special Work requirements), travel requirements, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned. Note: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number D1115000 as released in FASCLASS.
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