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Military Sealift Command

Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

Location: Norfolk, Naval Base
Requires Relocation: Yes
Start Date: 26/01/2026
End Date: 30/01/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Land & base management, Military spouses, Special authorities, Veterans
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

Military Sealift Command

About Military Sealift Command

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Summary

Job summary

You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in the RECRUIT/STAFFING & CIVMAR PROC (N11B), CLASSIFICATIONS (N11B4) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

Major duties

You will use strategic vision, and leadership in providing quality, customer-driven human resources services to support MSC's mission and its employees. You will manage programs which include classification and position management for the Ashore workforce. You will serve as an expert and technical consultant providing assistance and recommendations on command reorganizations and realignments. You will assist with the coordination of reorganization request packages including proposed functional statements, position descriptions, PD listings, organizational charts, and executive summaries. You will develop alternative job restructuring and organizational design recommendations to assist managers in planning or such developments as program modifications, reorganizations, realignments, or reduction-in-force. You will perform a full range of classification/position management functions to include classifying and certifying positions. You will evaluate position management of organizations, and provide assistance to supervisors and managers on ways to improve structures and work distribution. You will conduct training of branch staff and provide training for MSC managers and employees on classification guidelines and concepts.

Qualification

For the GS-13 Grade Level Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in planning and executing reorganizations and recommending solutions that enhance mission effectiveness. Experience assessing and advising management on the impact of proposed reorganizations and recommending alternative structures. Experience developing alternative job restructuring and organizational design recommendations to assist managers in planning or such developments as reorganizations or realignments. Experience in completing complex classification determinations for GS civilian positions and communicating findings to management. For the GS-12 Grade Level Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience assisting management with planning reorganizations such as consolidations or realignment of existing functions. Experience assisting management with implementing new organizational structures. Experience conducting position management and classification studies providing results and recommendations. Experience in preparing evaluation statements for complex positions including high grade positions. 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 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

There are no educational substitutions for the GS-12 and/or GS-13 Grade Levels.

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Position Classification Problem Solving Project Management Strategic Workforce Planning Workforce Shaping Written Communication This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview 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. You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.