Human Resources Specialist (NafProgram Management Evaluations), Nf-05

Summary

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

Duties

• Plan and lead Civilian Human Resources (CHR) NAF Army-wide Program Management Evaluation (PME) designed to assess the current state of the CHR program. Participates in planning and accomplishing Army-wide program reviews and staff assistance. Participate in special projects that are assigned on an ad hoc basis. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of personnel management theory principles practices and current legal regulatory or procedural requirements in performing the duties as a senior specialist.
• Assess how effectively managers and supervisors execute their CHR program responsibilities and to promote practices that will help the Army achieve the best utilization of its workforce.
• Executes on-site evaluations ensuring extensive coverage of all aspects of the NAF CHR addition incumbent must often make on-the-spot adjustments to both approach and methods as events unfold and the need to accommodate site-specific issues that arise. Incumbent works in a matrix environment i.e.; work is accomplished by teams and ad hoc groups formed for each project study program or specialized program task. Identifies areas requiring further study or improvement establishes parameters timelines and assignments.
• Reviews and provides feedback in all Human Resources programs on topics ranging from specific case findings to providing responses to proposed guidance from DoD and HQDA. Furnishes authoritative advice and counsel on the full range of matters pertinent to HR program areas to Garrison Commanders management and personnel specialists throughout the Army. Collects reviews and analyzes programmatic information and data and provides comprehensive assessment of program(s) success and deficiencies to all levels of Army management.
• Plans develops and administers an on-going NAF Army-wide CHR PME to assess the current state of delivery and execution of all applicable laws rules regulations and procedures pertaining to staffing/recruitment position management/classification labor relations/management and employee relations human resource development and special one-of-a-kind evaluations/studies. Assist in the development and adjustment of evaluation criteria consistent with changes and new developments in program areas.
• Plans and prepares for evaluations as a team leader or team member. As a rotating team leader notifies command installation or activity to be evaluated arranges for pre-survey data collection requests attitude questionnaire and statistical summarization addition makes team member assignments coordinates scheduling of on-site management interviews focus groups sensing sessions and cultivates a rapport with point of contacts at sites. Coordinates review of pre-survey data questionnaire and comment sheet results; and other regulatory procedural and policy statements by responsible team members.
• Prepares for evaluations by reviewing pre-survey data analyzing questionnaire results in assigned program area(s) and reviewing applicable policies procedures and regulations. Writes reports of evaluation findings including identifying any systemic issues. Recommends appropriate action to improve program administration and finalizes corrective action cases.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 passport may be required for overseas travel

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 at the next lower grade level that demonstrates knowledge of Human Resources principles concepts and regulations basic laws and DA policies and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods in order to determine the extent of compliance that Army activities have conformed to existing policies and procedures
• Ability to tactfully advise and explain personnel processes and procedures on a one-on-one basis to senior level officials and lead a team
• Ability to conduct survey focus group facilitation and other techniques and methods necessary for organization assessment and/or change
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word Excel Power Point and other software
• Highly skilled in verbal and written communications
• Experience conducting compliance reviews operational audits or program assessments across complex organizational functions
• Experience preparing formal analytical reports tracking project milestones managing compliance resolution and the ability to translate complex findings into strategic recommendations and brief senior leadership

• Experience interpreting complex data sets to identify operational gaps determine root causes and recommend actionable process improvements or policy changes
• Experience within the past 3 years serving as an HR Specialist or Management Analyst with responsibility for participating in internal HR audits and reviewing operational compliance or as an Operations Officer at an installation region or comparable level within the Department of War or its components

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.
• This position is open only to current and former DOW NAF Employees and current eligible DOW Appropriated Fund Employees.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are 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 located at Fort Belvoir VA . You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Belvoir VA. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies office closures and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.
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