Human Resources Specialist

Provides civilian human resources advisory services to commanders, supervisors, and employees by interpreting and applying civilian personnel laws, regulations, policies, and Army guidance affecting multiple human resources functional areas.

Develops recommendations and provides guidance on civilian human resources matters involving recruitment and placement, position management, classification, employee relations, performance management, training, awards, and career program management.

Plans and conducts studies and evaluations of civilian human resources programs to assess program effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements that support organizational objectives.

Develops implementation strategies, procedures, and recommendations for improving civilian human resources programs based on program analysis, regulatory guidance, and organizational requirements.

Researches civilian human resources issues by analyzing applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to develop recommendations for management officials.

Identifies recurring civilian human resources program issues, evaluates applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and recommends corrective actions to improve program effectiveness and ensure regulatory compliance.

Provides briefings and technical guidance to commanders, supervisors, and management officials regarding civilian human resources policies, programs, and organizational initiatives.

Communicates civilian human resources guidance to management officials and employees by explaining regulatory requirements, recommended courses of action, and program impacts in a clear and effective manner.

Who 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 Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Army DCIPS 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 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1.

Experience providing civilian human resources advisory services by interpreting and applying civilian personnel laws, regulations, policies, and position classification standards to advise management and support classification decisions. AND 2.

Experience conducting analytical studies and evaluating civilian human resources programs to assess program effectiveness and develop recommendations for improvement. AND 3.

Experience applying civilian personnel laws, regulations, policies, and position classification guidance (such as Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) occupational guidance) to support civilian human resources programs.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral Communication Personnel and Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving