Human Resource Specialist
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SummaryAbout the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25.Position is being filled at the GG-11 target GG-12 level. Duties described reflect the full performance GG-12 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates12/04/2024 to 12/18/2024* Salary$73,572 - $120,512 per year* Pay scale & gradeGG 11 - 12* HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:* Fort Eustis, VA* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleYes-This position MAY be eligible for regular and recurring telework.* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 10% Business Travel may be required.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typeTerm* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceExcepted* Promotion potential12* Job family (Series)* 0201 Human Resources Management* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testNo* Position sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk* Trust determination process* National security* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusNo* Announcement numberDAKB245#######82* Control number822155700HelpThis job is open to* Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.* Federal employees - Excepted serviceCurrent excepted service federal employees.Clarification from the agencySee Who May Apply in the Qualifications section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.HelpDuties* Assists in determining present and forecasted personnel requirements based on organizational workload and present and planned missions* Independently researches regulations and other Federal organizations to gather information and perform analysis for reports* Reviews personnel actions requested by supervisors and ensures completeness and adequacy of information prior to submission to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC).* Provides advice and assistance in the resolution of civilian personnel management problems.* Advises and assists management and employees on MER/LR matters not limited to: discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, performance issues, leave, pay, work schedules and other related functions.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.* Three year trial/probationary period may be required.* The employee must obtain and maintain at a Top Secret security clearance.* See Additional Information section for additional requirements.QualificationsWho May Apply:Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.* Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee* Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee* Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions* Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesArmy CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, CES Employment and Placement . If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.In order to qualify, you must meet the education/and or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.GS-11 Level Specialized experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe the following quality experience:. Researching personnel policies, practices, and actions to gather information for personnel management programs; providing human resources services in the area of staffing, performance management, classification and awards; and assisting with preparing reports or briefingsSUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below:You may qualify for this job at GS-11 if you possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or completion of all requirements for an LL.M. (if related) from an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience. Transcripts are required with your application.GS-12 Level Specialized experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe the following quality experience:. Advising on civilian human resource guidance, policy, and procedures in support of a Command HR program; Interpreting and analyzing HR policy to resolve HR issues and execute planning; Assisting with the development of policies, instructions, and guidelines in support of civilian personnel regulations; Utilizing DoD automated HR systems in performing HR actions; preparing reports and conducting briefings.For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permittedEducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: information* If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.* This position is in the Professional Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.* Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.* You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.* Direct Deposit of Pay is required.* Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.* Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.* If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.* This is a Civilian Human Resource Management Career Field position.* TERM: This announcement is for a Cyber Term position. Permanent employees who apply, are selected for, and ultimately accept this position will be converted to a Cyber Term appointment. Term positions in CES may be extended up to a maximum of five years. This position may be converted to permanent without further competition after completion of three years of continuous service in this position.* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.* Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.* Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.Read more* BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.* BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.* Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted.The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documents:* Cover Letter, optional* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.* This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and LicensesNOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.* How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/18/2024 to receive consideration.* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ( Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.* It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.* 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.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsite KB-WCEH99 0093 SC HHC STRATEGICDO NOT MAILFort Eustis, VA 23604USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.* Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.* Criminal history inquiries* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy* Financial suitability* New employee probationary period* Privacy Act* Reasonable accommodation policy* Selective Service* Signature and false statements* Social security number requestHelpRequired DocumentsWARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted.The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documents:* Cover Letter, optional* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.* This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and LicensesNOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.HelpHow to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/18/2024 to receive consideration.* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ( Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.* It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.* 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.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: moreAgency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsite KB-WCEH99 0093 SC HHC STRATEGICDO NOT MAILFort Eustis, VA 23604USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.Read moreFair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.* Criminal history inquiries* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy* Financial suitability* New employee probationary period* Privacy Act* Reasonable accommodation policy* Selective Service* Signature and false statements* Social security number requestPrintShare* Email* Facebook* LinkedIn* TwitterHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates12/04/2024 to 12/18/2024* Salary$73,572 - $120,512 per year* Pay scale & gradeGG 11 - 12* Location1 vacancy in the following location:* Fort Eustis, VA* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleYes-This position MAY be eligible for regular and recurring telework.* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 10% Business Travel may be required.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typeTerm* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceExcepted* Promotion potential12* Job family (Series)* 0201 Human Resources Management* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testNo* Position sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk* Trust determination process* National security* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusNo* Announcement numberDAKB245#######82* Control number822155700This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/822155700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.