Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. The incumbent may be responsible for providing complex human resources management advisory and technical services on an ongoing basis to managers and component representatives proposing solutions to Department of Defense human resources issues.
Duties
As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-7 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performing data collection tasks on assigned full-scale, wage change, overseas educators and other special surveys, as required, using established operating procedures and special instructions accompanying the assignment. Performing administrative functions associated with the pre and post-survey process. Interviewing private industry firms to obtain complete and accurate information pertaining to specific jobs. Conducting research and a critical evaluation of the information provided to determine internal consistency, reasonableness, and accuracy. Providing advice and guidance relative to application of HR rules and regulations for complex technical problems and issues. Disseminating new or emerging guidance explaining rationale for new policy or interpretation.
Education
Recent Graduates Eligibility: Individuals who obtained an Associate, Bachelors, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate may be appointed up to 2 years after completion of education. Recent Graduates Eligibility for some Veterans: Veteran who were precluded from applying within the 2 years due to military obligation will have 2 years of eligibility from the date of completion of military service. Not to exceed 6 years from the completion of education. You must have obtained your degree on December 31, 2020 or later (The issuance of E.O. 13562-Pathways Legislation). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims by the closing date of this announcement. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: Foreign Education
How you will be evaluated
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/13073061. To review the status of an application through USAJOBS: 1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. Please 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