Human Resources Officer

Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to act for the installation commander in the administration of the authority to appoint, classify, promote, reassign, discipline, demote, detail, compensate, separate, or effect other related personnel and position transactions pertaining to Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR).

Major duties

Administers and manages the NAF HR programs. Plans and administers the NAF Position Classification and Wage Administration programs. Oversees and performs work involving the administration of the NAF Affirmative Employment Program and assures the integrity of NAF Personnel Systems. Conducts and oversees NAF employee training and development requirements. Performs first level supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Human Resources Management, Series 0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures covering NAF Human Resources (HR) programs involving classification and position management, recruitment and staffing, employee-management relations, equal employment opportunity, and employee development and training to appoint, classify, promote, reassign, discipline, demote, detail, compensate, separate, or effect other related personnel and position transactions pertaining to NAF HR; 2) Knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques sufficient to solve a wide range of complex, interrelated HR problems and issues; 3) Knowledge of automated personnel data systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing of NAF personnel actions and generate automated products/documents; 4) Skill in applying analytical and diagnostic techniques and quantitative and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to solve a variety of problems and issues; 5) Ability to supervise, plan, organize, and direct a small HR office (e.g., budgeting, safety, perform supervisory HR management responsibilities, etc.); and 6) Ability to maintain good working relationships and gain support for HR program goals. OR EDUCATION: Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures covering NAF HR programs involving classification and position management, recruitment and staffing, employee-management relations, equal employment opportunity, and employee development and training to appoint, classify, promote, reassign, discipline, demote, detail, compensate, separate, or effect other related personnel and position transactions pertaining to NAF HR. Knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods and techniques sufficient to solve a wide range of complex, interrelated HR problems and issues. Knowledge of automated personnel data systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing NAF personnel actions and generate automated products/documents. Skill in applying analytical and diagnostic techniques and quantitative and qualitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to solve a variety of problems and issues. Ability to supervise, plan, organize, and direct a small HR office (e.g., budgeting, safety, perform supervisory HR management responsibilities, etc.) Ability to maintain good working relationships and gain support for HR program goals. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval). Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.