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Human Resources Specialist (Compensation), NF-05

Defense Human Resources Activity

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.

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.

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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The incumbent is an experienced project officer responsible for coordinating, monitoring and processing Full Scale, Wage Change, and special wage surveys for Nonappropriated Fund wage setting. Travels to host activity for orientation briefing of Local Wage Survey Committee/Board (LWSC/B) and Installation Commanders; trains local wage survey data collectors; and reviews wage data collected. Advises LWSC/B on the review of wage data forms for job matches, company acceptability, and internal alignment of jobs, and resolves any procedural questions or problems. Analyzes wage data, proposes wage lines and prepares exhibits for the review of supervisor.

Assignments are drawn from the largest and/or most complex areas, requiring expertise and sound judgment to resolve conflicts or problems withinstallation commands, unions and private industry firms. Plans and carries out studies to develop or improve wage-setting practices and programsof the DoD Wage and Salary Division. Develops and recommends new or revised policies and programs, including plans and procedures for theirimplementation and operation. Work assignments are performed independently but reviewed for conformance with policy and for application ofguidelines.

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 is required
  • 50% travel is required. Inability to meet travel requirements of the position may result in separation from employment.
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.

Qualified candidates must have Twelve months of work experience comparable in complexity and difficulty to the next lower grade conducting full scale, wage change and special wage surveys/studies. This experience must show the responsibility for coordinating, monitoring and processing/manipulating statistical data and extensive public contact involving direct interviewing of executive level personnel or previous experience as a project officer performing similar duties.

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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