HR SPECIALIST

Duties

• You will design and conduct studies and analyses of Human Resources Programs. Studies require the application of a comprehensive knowledge of organization/mission programs.
• You will prepare and present briefings to provide status updates, identify potential problem areas, and to present findings, recommendations, and results of studies, analyses, and special projects.
• You will develop Staffing guidance in the form of Standard Operatizing Procedures (SOP), Internal Operation Procedures (IOP) and leads or assist leadership with conducting studies in the command Recruitment and Placement (RP) program.
• You will provide advice/guidance in recruitment/staffing, basic employment policy, appointment authorities, affirmative employment programs; RIF, EEO objectives, Federal merit system; DoD Priority Placement Program, Reemployment Priority List.
• You will provide staff level advisory on significant position classification problems or issues.
• You will classify AcqDemo and GS positions, determining pay plan, title, series, and grade, and secure additional classification information and assist management in preparing supplemental classification documents.
• You will perform, participate, and on occasions, lead broad and difficult classification projects and studies, and assess, analyze, and evaluate the delivery of position classification and position management programs.
• You will serve as staff advisor and consultant on the LMER program, and work in concert with the general counsel office to develop, recommend, coordinate and implement command-wide policies and programs.
• You will provide solutions to complex problems with command-wide impact dealing with a variety of labor and employee relations issues, and attend union and management meetings when required.
• You will serve as a member of management negotiating team, meeting with union negotiators to establish ground rules for negotiations
• You will develop and write management proposals and counter proposals, change initial proposals with the union, analyze union proposals to determine the ramifications, and develop negotiating strategies,.
• You will coordinate with management officials on proposals, research case law, and provide advice and assistance on the impact of negotiated labor agreements on day-to-day operations.
• You will provide policy guidance and interpretation to the staff of all organizational elements dealing with labor unions.
• You will analyze frequently changing conditions in on-going labor-management relations in all appropriate organizational elements, and relate findings to a total evaluation of NAVSEA programs.
• You will serve as resident expert and staff advisor and consultant for the workforce development program, and be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive command training and professional development program.
• You will develop and issue guidance in the form of regulations, policy, and program objectives, and plan, develop, and evaluate current and anticipated training needs, and formulate an annual Command master training plan.
• You will market and communicate training opportunities and services provided.
• You will manage training administration systems to ensure data integrity and to provide comprehensive and reliable documentation and reporting of training measures and training costs.
• You will cultivate sources for training and develops partnerships with business, industry, and academia to ensure that the command workforce has the knowledge-based skills and tools to succeed.
• You will lead/participate in Drug-Free Workforce Program, Furlough, Permanent Change of Station, Reemployed Annuitant Program, Student Loan Repayment Program, and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority/Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay open windows.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing advisory services to management on civilian disciplinary actions and performance issues, researching basic facts, regulations and legal precents to resolve employee and labor relations disputes."

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the DHA for AcqDemo Business & Technical Mgmt direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-03 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.