HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in the Human Resources Office, Code 185000 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY. Responsibilities You will analyze and recommend solutions for complex and sensitive issues such as employee misconduct, unacceptable performance, attendance problems, and complaints. You will advise management on the procedures and merits of taking disciplinary or other corrective actions. You will mediate disputes and advise the deciding official during grievance processes. You will research and apply case law to ensure that actions are legally sound and sustainable. You will draft arguments and justifications for management officials and third parties. You will manage and administer one or more Human Resources Office (HRO) programs, such as the Contributions-Based Compensation System, Performance Management (DPMAP), HR Information Management, Telework, and Leave programs. You will develop program objectives, recommend and implement policies, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will oversee training, publicity, and budget for the assigned programs. You will ensure the correct processing of personnel actions related to the programs. You will conduct studies, surveys, and evaluations of new or existing HRO programs and functions. You will recommend new procedures to strengthen and streamline existing programs and processes within the Employee Relations branch. You will write and coordinate various HRO documents, including directives, guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and newsletter articles. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience, one of which is equivalent to the next lower pay band (NO-01) or GS equivalent (GS-4) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; 2) Planning and organizing work; and 3) Communicating effectively orally and in writing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 generalized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree OR A combination of education and experience totaling 100% A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.