This position is in the Washington Headquarters Services, Human Resources Directorate, Human Capital and Business Operations Division. HRD provides human resource management support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and WHS, including providing guidance to leadership on complex matters such as key operational support and advisory assistance on civilian and military human resources, performance, labor management/employee relations, training, and voluntary campaigns management functions.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-5 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: If you possess 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4, performing duties such as: analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; planning and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. You may qualify at the GS-7 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the G7 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office application, ordering supplies and maintaining office equipment, and maintaining staff calendars. You may qualify at the GS-9 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office application, preparing briefing materials for meetings or events, reviewing outgoing correspondence for accuracy and clarity, and maintaining staff calendars. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Providing direct reading support to visually impaired employees and accomplishing administrative assignments requiring knowledge of principles, theories, and methods of federal Human Resources. Serving as the division training coordinator, inputting and monitoring training requests ensuring appropriate documentation. Serving as the focal point and reference source for administrative and management programs and operations, providing advice and support including travel, correspondence, and document preparation. Providing direct, individualized support to visually impaired personnel ensuring they can effectively perform their job duties and fully participate in office activities. Developing, implementing, and maintaining office procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations and identifying areas for improvement.