Human Resources Specialist (NAF Compensation), NF-04

Summary

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service is the DOD enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness.

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This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

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Duties

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Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, conducting, monitoring, and processing full scale, wage change, and special wage surveys. Makes contact with establishments to explain the survey process, procure participation, and set up appointments for data collector teams. Travels to host activity for orientation briefings, trains local wage survey data collectors, and reviews wage data collected. Analyzes wage data, proposes wage lines, and prepares exhibits for the review of the supervisor.

Creates and maintains spreadsheet databases in support of Federal Wage System (FWS) surveys required for private sector wage surveys, special rates, overseas, and special pay plans. Provides technical support to staff by entering wage data and making requested changes. Generates final wage schedules and coordinates with IT support personnel for release to DCPAS website.

Ensures time-sensitive creation and distribution of required announcement letters, order letters, hearing reports, and final reports.

Contributes to effective public relations with a wide circle of high-level military and civilian government officials, industry leaders, labor representatives, and others in support of the Federal Wage System mission.

Provides administrative and logistical support and overall office management for supervisors and/or staff. Serves as central point of contact for authoritative information on administrative policies, procedures, and requirements of the NAF Pay Systems Branch. Analyzes and coordinates administrative missions and operations; proposes new procedures and provides guidance in the application of administrative guidelines to increase efficiencies. Provides budgetary services to include preparing budget estimates, monitoring use of funds, and submitting reports on use of funds.

Maintains database for tracking and monitoring required training and other administrative requirements. Monitors personnel actions for suspense dates and serves as timekeeper for the organization.

Schedules conferences and training for the technical staff.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A valid driver's license
• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

Work experience that demonstrates knowledge of wage systems and wage survey administration. Must have the demonstrated ability to provide detailed information through formal written and verbal presentations. Must be proficient in the use of office automation systems and software such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.

Highly-qualified candidates will have experience in Federal Wage System and NAF Pay band System administration.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.

All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Additional information

• A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
• The Duty Station for this position is Alexandria, VA. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.
• Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See for details.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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