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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Conditions of employment
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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes work that involves: 1) experience implementing and administering human resource programs consisting of performance management, Acquisition career program management, awards and civilian training, 2) leading or supervising a multifunctional team to accomplish assigned tasks and meet mission goals, and 3) experience providing staff-level guidance and resolution of complex human resource issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Implements and administers comprehensive human resource management programs-including performance management (CCAS, DCIPS, DPMAP), acquisition career management, awards, and civilian training-to ensure compliance with DoD, DA, ATEC, and ATC policies
- Develop and issues supplemental administrative policy guidance to address organizational needs and ensure consistent execution of HR and administrative programs.
- Interprets and applies regulations, policies, and directives to advise leadership and ensure accurate execution of HR and administrative functions.
- Performs expert analysis of administrative and HR processes, identifying deficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Serves as the command's HR Program Manager and SME, providing authoritative guidance on civilian and military personnel management, staffing, awards, and workforce development
- Coordinates and resolves personnel issues with the Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC) and ATEC, ensuring timely and accurate processing of personnel actions
- Approves and tracks personnel actions in AUTONOA and DCPDS to ensure compliance with policy and timely processing. Oversees and directs personnel program staff, ensuring accurate execution of civilian and military HR functions
- Leads and directs daily operations of the Directorate, ensuring effective team based execution of mission requirements.
- Reviews and updates Position Descriptions to ensure accuracy, currency, and alignment with mission needs. Ensures compliance with Merit System Principles, EEO, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, disability programs, and safety requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are require
- This position requires you to travel from the duty station up to 10% of the time
- This position description has been designated for a "Mission-Critical Emergency Employee" for Continuity of Government Operations (COOP); meaning that this incumbent may/can be required to report for CONUS related duty during an emergency
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- Current Employees of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command with personal competitive status.
- Current Civilian Employees of the Command
- 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
- 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
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes work that involves: 1) experience implementing and administering human resource programs consisting of performance management, Acquisition career program management, awards and civilian training, 2) leading or supervising a multifunctional team to accomplish assigned tasks and meet mission goals, and 3) experience providing staff-level guidance and resolution of complex human resource issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Human Resources Management
- Performance Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Problem Solving
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year supervisory probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
- This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Field position.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-04 is equal to the former GS-14 Step 01 through GS-15 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $197,200 (w/locality).
- Relocation incentive may be authorized
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