Human Resources Specialist (Compensation/Recruitment and Placement)

Human Resources Specialist (Compensation/Recruitment and Placement)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will independently provide highly complex HR management advisory and technical services on the most important and substantive organizational functions and work practices to the Department and the Components' management and subject-matter-experts, identifying and proposing solutions to the most significant, complex, and difficult DoD HR issues.

Major Duties:

• As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation/Recruitment and Placement) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Providing staff-level technical advisory service and the development of policy interpretation/guidance in the assigned HR functional areas within Compensation and Recruitment and Placement. Analyzing legislation, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulatory changes, court decisions, and other external developments for impact on DoD HR operations to develop detailed guidance to assure timely and effective implementation within DoD. Providing policy interpretation and guidance to DoD Components and agencies to resolve complex problems and provide solutions which ensure no adverse impact on the organizational mission. Serving as a subject-matter expert in advising DoD management and the field establishment on varied and complex issues such as pay administration, premium pay, hours of work, leave, special salary rates, travel reimbursement, qualifications, hiring authorities, employment incentives, and other pay/employment related issues. Conducting special projects in response to critical issues or subjects of intense interest by the DoD Components/agencies or top DCPAS management. Preparing briefings, information papers, action memos, and other documentation outlining the results of studies/analyses of specific issues options and recommendations for action. Developing and updating training materials related to the assigned areas or pertaining to special interest or emerging issues for HR staff throughout DoD and presents training as needed.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Interpreting HR policy including statutory and regulatory guidance. Advising customers on HR programs to include: compensation, recruitment, or staffing. Preparing and presenting internal and external briefings and presentations

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12844970. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-12-14