Job summary

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in the BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL.

Major duties

You will review pre-employment documents to ensure that candidates meet appointability requirements (e.g., transcripts, physical exams, security). You will review final selection packages to ensure procedures have been followed. You will advise customers on human resources regulations (e.g., Title 5, U.S. Code, Office of Personnel Management [OPM]). You will collaborate with hiring managers to identify the most effective approach to filling a vacancy (e.g., reassignment, reinstatement, priority placement, promotions, new appointments).

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing a full range of Human Resources Staffing services for recruitment and placement actions that are routine and complex in nature; 2) Utilizing an automated personnel management system to enter, maintain and retrieve data and to compile resolutions to customer inquiries (e.g., Defense Civilian Personnel Data System [DCPDS], USA Staffing or similar systems), 3) Coordinating orientation for new employees to explain basic rules, regulations and policies regarding employment; and 4) Researching and interpreting regulations, operational SOP's and directives to resolve general and difficult human resources issues and complaints. 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/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ 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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education as listed below. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled OR have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: CUSTOMER SERVICE ORAL COMMUNICATION PARTNERING STAFFING AND RECRUITING You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.