Total 80 Human Resources job vacancies in Alexandria, Virginia

• You will oversees and orchestrates all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Department of the Navy (DON) Civilian Benefits Center (CBC).
• You will be responsible for providing expert technical and policy expertise regarding civilian benefits programs.
• You will review, analyze and interpret regulations, directives, policies and reports pertaining to Department of the Navy (DON) civilian benefits.
• You will provide guidance to the CBC Benefits Officer, serviced commands and OCHR Headquarters staff regarding civilian benefits and retirement.
• You will develop and distribute DON-wide Benefits community marketing and communications material.
• You will develop and implement various plans of action and milestones (POAMs) for retirement and benefits and initiatives such as open season, end-of-year retirements, staff training/development and program marketing.
• You will analyzes work process to identify the need for changes in processes and shares trends and findings with CBC leadership.
• You will exercise personnel management responsibilities by planning and assigning work, setting priorities, advising employees on program goals and objectives, and making decisions on work problems.

As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a senior technical authority on difficult and complex issues advising other experts on how best to resolve issues and interpret guidance applying an understanding of the DOD position.
• Gains management acceptance at all but the highest levels for implementing HR recommendations that involve establishment of precedents or new program requirements impacting DOD components.
• Reviews and evaluates new or modified legislation and regulations for their impact on existing programs. May recommend the need for legislation in assigned program areas.
• Evaluates and make recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for complex agency HR projects impacting the accomplishment of DOD strategic directives including new interpretations and recommendations for additional policies and interpretive guidance.

This position is with the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General, Division of Human Resources in Herndon, Virginia. This office is responsible for providing Human Resources support for the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General nationwide. As a Human Resources Specialist you will be responsible for recruitment, staffing, and classification as well as performing or overseeing personnel action processing.

Major duties include:

• Conducts merit promotion and delegated examining staffing functions, including vacancy
  preparation, assessment development, job analyses, and applicant screening and certification.
• Provides consultative service regarding various recruitment/staffing, classification, and compensation management.
• Provides the full range of position management and classification functions, including identifying and justifying correct titles, series, and grades; preparing comprehensive evaluation statements; and recommending efficient organizational structures.
• Advises management about pay requirements and flexibilities, such as recruitment,
  relocation, and retention incentives; student loan repayment; superior qualifications appointments; and
  premium pay.

As an HR SPEC (Classifications) (Title 32), GS-0201-09, you will perform the below duties:

1. Reviews incoming requests for classification and personnel actions through the use of an automated personnel system. Coordinates personnel actions with the appropriate Human Resources Specialists, as necessary. Researches the requests to determine if requested positions are covered by any special provisions. Assists with or implements classification releases and related manpower changes. Creation of new position descriptions (PDs) requires additional coordination with higher level such as the National Guard Bureau (NGB). Provides guidance, advice, and review on compliance with policy and regulation and the process for new or unique requirement requests. Makes recommendations regarding appropriateness of requests to the supervisor or higher-level Classification Specialist.
2. Performs position classification and position management duties of positions covered by the State. This includes consulting with manager/supervisor on needs for the position, assisting with job analysis when needed, writing an evaluation statement, and determining the title, series, and grade of the position. Advises on classification impact when changing or creating duty assignments. Ensures position structures achieve the optimum balance between economy, efficiency, skills utilization, and employee development. Restructures positions to grades below journeyman level for staffing, trainee, and upward mobility purposes. Using appropriate classification standards prepares and classifies statements of differences and amendments to standard position descriptions as required. Responsible for maintaining full-time manning documents. Reviews and updates competitive level and Bargaining Unit codes as needed. Completes builds/corrections when necessary, ensuring the accuracy of the State's personnel organizational hierarchy within the automated personnel systems. Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required.
3. Performs quality reviews of information maintained and final products to ensure correctness of data on all documents to include automated personnel systems. Research discrepancies/rejects and works with the appropriate specialist to resolve problems. Assists in the review, preparation and publication of the state's Position Classification and Position Management and EDP/HDP plans. Assists in the review of full-time manpower requirements and documents. May participates in the wage survey process. Assists in the education of managers and supervisors relative to their position management responsibilities through formal classroom and one-on-one training.
4. Conducts periodic reviews of PDs in assigned area to ensure compliance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NGB, and State requirements. Updates PDs and supporting documents, as needed. Consults with manager/supervisor as needed to ensure duties and responsibilities are up-to-date and accurate. Reviews and revises, when needed, coding for such data points on the PD cover page as cyber security, functional classification, full performance level, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation. Research coding requirements in the Guide to Data Standards and other relevant publications and guidance to ensure data integrity. Consults with supervisor or higher graded classifier when correct determinations are especially complex. Provides advice on classification appeal procedures and furnishes evaluation reports and other required information to OPM/Department of Defense (DoD), as appropriate.
5. Conducts position reviews in assigned State. Interviews position incumbent, immediate and/or higher-level supervisor; reviews organizational information including organizational charts, mission statements, functional statements to determine organizational context of position, manpower/staffing guides; may review sample work products produced by the incumbent or go onsite to observe the incumbent at work. Writes detailed reports of findings and presents to Supervisor/higher level Classifier. Takes corrective actions based on results, when required.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

As a HR SPEC (MIL), GS-0201-09, you will perform the below duties:

1. Serves as advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) programs. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, and staff members. Provides guidance and assistance on unit program(s) for which responsible. Provides training to supervisors on all military human resources issues. Analyzes data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of human resources matters that may involve or affect AGRs, drill status guardsmen, and/or family members. Advises supervisors or managers within unit when actions may affect productivity or mission. Conducts staff visits and trains personnel (AGRs), traditional drill status guardsmen, supervisors, managers, etc.) within the unit in all programs for which responsible. Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program(s). Provides commanders, supervisors, and the MPF staff with a variety statistical data report pertaining to military HR issues to assist in HR management decisions. Accomplishes/oversees the accomplishment of technical support work in each of the functional areas within this program area. Incumbent has responsibility/accountability for assigned program accomplishment personally and through subordinate full-time technicians and/or drill status guardsmen when assigned.
2. Plans, directs, controls and provides advisory services on all aspects of the Career Enhancement program for both Active Guard Reserve (AGR), unit drill status guardsmen, full time technicians and potential members. Develops internal policies and procedures governing administration of the following programs: Officer Performance Report/Enlisted Performance Report (OPR/EPR), and officer, enlisted promotions and enlisted demotions. Monitors monthly reports on performance raters and changes of raters to maintain an accurate record. Provides administrative control, management, development and advisory service for military awards and decorations. Reviews Line of Duty (LOD) determinations for administrative accuracy, tracks progress and initiates incapacitation pay requests (if applicable). Manages and provides guidance and technical expertise of various special programs to include Deserving Airman Promotion Program, Reserve Officers Personnel Management Program, Exceptional Promotion Program, and Extensions/Reenlistment Program. Administers the test program, which includes the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), Defense Language Aptitude Battery Test (DLAB), Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), and Air Force Classification Test (AFCT). Monitors the Weight and Body Fat Management Program to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and conducts staff assistant visits.
3. Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the Customer Service Program. Manages the Air Force Personnel Records System. Develops procedures and establishes policy for building, updating, auditing, and accountability of and disposition of automated and manual records. Monitors the maintenance and security of the Unit Personnel Record Group (UPRG) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and are safeguarded. Manages the Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) program. Is the focal point within the MPF for various entitlement programs (i.e., TRICARE medical/dental, Survivors Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Family Care Program, etc). Provides assistance and information on active duty benefits for AGR members. Monitors and provides technical guidance to workers performing counseling regarding the Servicemen Group Life Insurance (SGLI) benefits. Responsible for oversight, verification, authorization of identification (ID) cards for all branch service members, retired members, and enrollment of eligible family members in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Administers the Casualty Service Program and serves as technical advisor, and as the Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR). Provides casualty assistance (at locations without established Casualty Service work centers) according to governing directives. Serves as focal point for entire organization concerning Privacy Act matters, military dress and appearance policy and procedures. Maintains and ensures Records of Emergency Data forms are accomplished.
4. Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the human resources employment program. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of Personnel Employment programs to include inbound assignment for officer and airmen personnel; certification of military qualifications and assignment eligibility for AGRs, traditional drill status guardsmen applicants; and in-processing of personnel.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

• You will perform clerical work requiring substantial knowledge of civilian personnel employee benefits program terminology, requirements, procedures, and functions for documents, reports, organizational records, mail, and miscellaneous support.
• You will use electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), Human Resources Link (HRLink), Total Workforce Management System (TWMS), Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and the CBC workload tracking system (BATS).
• You will perform office automation work, which requires knowledge of general office automation software and is typically performed on a microcomputer or mainframe network.
• You will prepare letters, documents, reports and labels using Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Maintains databases, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.

• Responsible for the development of broad policies and procedures, pertaining to the overall programs and activities, having organization-wide implications.
• Ensure that resources required by the organization are managed within the framework of the Army Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES).
• Perform data/information analysis from a wide range of sources and guide the team on data analysis techniques.
• Final recommending authority for areas of imbalance, resource deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Negotiate with high-level officials for adequate resources for programs.
• Serve as the Activity Career Program Manager for Career Programs 11 (Comptroller).
• Represent the organization in planning, proposing, defending and coordinating financial and management control systems and procedures to achieve optimum use of resources.
• As first line supervisor, directs work through subordinate work leaders.
• Evaluate employee’s work performance, make selections for key vacancies and effects disciplinary actions.

• You will be responsible for integrating civil service mariner (CIVMAR) manpower, HR management, and human capital strategy into MSC’s executive planning.
• You will be responsible for administering, implementing, evaluating and making adjustments as necessary to the CIVMAR recruitment, qualifications, rating, and merit promotion programs.
• You will be responsible for providing management and technical advisory support to supervisors and managers as necessary relating to the assigned functional area of the CIVMAR employment program.
• You will be responsible for planning, developing and executing the full range of staffing, placement, affirmative employment and related management advisory services.
• You will be responsible for serving as technical advisor and expert for the CIVMAR qualification and rating process for both external and internal hiring.
• You will be responsible for providing advice to management and other interested parties regarding qualification requirements and rating and ranking process used to evaluate CIVMAR candidates.
• You will be responsible for serving as the direct examining authority expert in the assigned functional area and developing, creating, and maintaining all job analysis, crediting plans, and registering based on job descriptions, and regulations.
• You will be responsible for the execution of the Acquire to Hire Process from receipt of a completed application, qualification and ranking, selection and activities related to the preparation and execution of New Employee Orientation (NEO).
• You will be responsible for establishing CIVMAR Evaluation Boards for all marine positions within MSC.
• You will be responsible for coordinating with senior staff, HQ, and mariners to maintain and improve the Promotion Evaluation Program as well as providing advice, guidance, and assistance in its implementation.
• You will be responsible for evaluating program and process effectiveness making recommendations for revisions as appropriate.
• You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures for all programs in this area. Incumbent serves as the first level supervisor to assigned functional specialists.
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• Subject matter expert for the Army's Survivor Benefits Program (SBP) administrative correction board, designated by the Secretary of the Army to review and adjudicate claims of government administrative error of SBP elections.
• Interpret, develop, implement, and accomplish a variety of staff assignments in a wide range of survivor benefit program areas.
• Ensures the Army SBP program conforms to applicable federal and Army regulations and with current federal and Army standards of practice.
• Develop new and innovative programs and techniques to enhance program effectiveness.
• Develop specific guidance regarding processing of SBP elections in cases of active-duty deaths and mentally incompetent Soldiers.
• Represent the agency on these topics in Army and public sector meetings, conferences, workshops, and DoD and joint service committees and advisory boards.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

• Fully remote within 50 miles of the USPTO Alexandria, VA headquarters and the duty station is the authorized telework location (typically your home address).

If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager.

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Human Resources, Compensation and Benefits Division, Benefits and Worklife Branch.

This rewarding opportunity is the ideal next career step for you if:

• You are eager to perform assignments of average difficulty requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the areas of retirement, insurance, health benefits, and employee work life programs.
• You are excited to conduct health benefits open season for employees and administer the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, Health Benefit, and Thrift Savings Plan programs for the agency.
• You are confident determining the appropriate treatment of matters as they apply to moderately complex insurance benefits issues relating to the validity of marriage, divorce, and descent and distribution of property.
• You confidently use tact, diplomacy, and patience when communicating and dealing with others; e.g., co- workers, managers, supervisors, and internal/external customers

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Develop specific policies and serves as the accountable officer for corporate human capital actions in areas including staffing strategy and placement, pay setting, position classification, workforce restructuring and implementation, and/or other special programs affecting the workforce.
• Perform substantial research and analysis on HR regulations and policies to advise and assist management in resolving complex human resources management issues.
• Interpret Federal/DoD human resources policies and regulations and based on such reviews, formulates, and recommends DSCA-wide initiatives.
• Provide advice and consultation in the various human resource programs on specific and agency-wide issues.
• Initiates and leads studies and projects through planning and analysis as it relates to the measurement of program success and achievement of objectives.
• Represent TM on DSCA working groups to develop human resources management strategies, policies, and initiatives to improve program implementation and DSCA mission accomplishment.
  

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Provide comprehensive human resources advice and operational support to senior staff, Presidential appointees and individual Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Professional (SP) members for all actions in assigned areas, to include the executive allocation assignment and management process; executive position descriptions and the classification and SES tiering process; executive appointments and movement actions; the executive recruitment process, to include convening Executive Evaluation Panels (EEPs) and ad hoc interview panels; executive pay and salary administration processes; and PCS moves and travel to first duty stations in both the continental U.S. and overseas.
• Ensure that merit staffing principles are implemented and that processing of all executive staffing, recruitment, classification, and placement requests are legal, appropriate, and occur within time-to-hire standards.
• Convene, support and prepare for EEPs. Briefs EEP members on the process and their collective and individual responsibilities.
• Provide comprehensive human resource advice and operational support on all assigned executive and political hiring actions, to include position descriptions and classification, qualifications, promotions and reassignments, and pay and salary administration processes.
• Write responses to inquiries, input to policies and regulations, and guidelines and instructions on the full scope of activities assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position serves as the Employee Relations Specialist, in the Human Development Client Services Office (HDC), Human Resources Operations Division, (HDCTR). In this position you will act as an expert advisor to management and the workforce on a variety of employee relations issues, including matters of conduct, discipline, time and attendance, and poor performance. As a member of the NGA Employee Relations Team, you will collaborate with and/or advise colleagues in the Human Resources, Security, General Counsel, and the Inspector General offices. You will work with supervisors and managers providing information to help guide decisions that include the most serious and complex conduct and disciplinary issues. You serve and the subject matter expert when assisting management officials at all levels in developing an understanding the use of discipline, as well as establishing uniformity of actions throughout the organization. On an operational level, you assist clients with defining problems and resolving issues; analyze and assess complex issues such as those involving conflicting policies, requirements, and practices; interpret data/information with varying degrees of reliability due to possible subjectivity (e.g. personnel interviews, evaluation narrative); conduct probing analysis to uncover obscure or underlying causes of problems; and recommend appropriate courses of action to address employee performance, conduct, and attendance issues.

You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.

This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serve as a team leader coaching, facilitating, and mentoring the team members.
• Apply technical expertise in reviewing, coding, and processing a wide range of Personnel actions for a large customer base.
• Communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review.
• Make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.

• Serves as a Career Program and Functional Community advisor to the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), Federal agencies and private sector organizations.
• Uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze organization data and provide expert advice with respect to statistical, operational, and data management issues.
• Advises all levels of senior leadership on the life cycle functions for civilian personnel management.
• Establishes a continual pipeline of talented Civilians across their career fields to meet current and future mission needs.
• Identifies predictive tools and evaluates the effectiveness of the current career management procedures in reaching agency goals.
• Serves as a workforce planning lead responsible for assessing, analyzing the workforce, prepares and presents briefings to leadership on the workforce.
• Plans competency assessment activities to inform career paths, talent development and talent acquisition human capital needs.
• Develops workforce plans, strategic communications plans to promote and inform the workforce.
• Coordinates across echelons to stay informed on the strategic environment.