This position is located in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Human Resources Directorate (HR), Staffing and Classification Division. The incumbent serves as an action officer and staff specialist responsible for management of existing staffing and classification programs and the modification of those programs. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
To qualify for a Human Resources Spec (Class/Recruitment), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-07 - Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them into positions to address changing organizational needs. - Conducting basic fact-finding to gather information about a position's duties and responsibilities. - Providing basic guidance to managers on routine HR procedures and participating in HR project teams. GS-09 - Reviewing requests for new positions or changes to existing ones to ensure they align with organizational goals, efficiency, regulatory compliance. - Assists in recommending targeted recruitment sources, identifying appropriate hiring authorities, and establishing clear timelines for the hiring process. - Evaluating HR program effectiveness and recommend improvements to processes or procedures. GS-11 - Independently evaluating and certifying complex position descriptions using delegated classification authority. - Developing comprehensive recruitment strategies, forecast staffing needs, and advise leadership on workforce planning. - Advising on the use of hiring flexibilities and special programs to address critical skill gaps and future mission requirements. - Conducting HR program evaluations and redesign processes to improve efficiency and meet agency objectives. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. o For GS-07: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-05. o For GS-09 You must have 52 Weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-07. o For GS-11: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-09. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: - GS-07: One full year of graduate level education or a Bachelors Degree and superior academic achievement. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) is based on one of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); (2) grade-point average (2.95 overall or over the last two years of bachelor's degree -or- 3.45 in your major field or over the last two years in your major); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. - GS-09: Successfully completed a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. - GS-11: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes, As determined by agency policy Remote work eligible: No At a minimum, your resume MUST contain your name, address, and contact information, and the following for each listed job experience: Job title; Series and grade, if it is a federal civilian position; Employer's name and address; Employment beginning and ending dates (Month/Year); Number of hours worked per week, and Description of duties performed. DO NOT send a list of competencies or skills in place of a description of the duties performed. Appointment of Department of Defense Spouses (NonComp Civ Sp): In order to use this eligibility, you must be the spouse of a current Department of Defense, Department of State, or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty. You are required to submit proof of marriage AND permanent change of station (PCS) orders: spouse's PCS orders (showing you as a dependent) and/or copy of marriage certificate. If you are a current or previous Federal employee, please include your most recent SF-50. Performance Appraisal (Optional). Current and former federal civilian employees, including those of the employing agency, are encouraged to include a copy of their most recent rating of record. Hiring managers may consider performance appraisals in the selection process. All DeCA employees, regardless of location or human resources provider, submit the following: A copy of your most recent SF 50 showing your current position title, pay plan-series-grade, tenure and position occupied and When applying for a promotion (higher grade than you currently hold), you must also submit an SF 50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements. Examples of appropriate SF50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old. You may need to submit more than one SF 50 to show you meet this requirement.
As a Human Resources Spec (Class/Recruitment), you will be responsible for the following duties (If selected at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity): Perform position classification work, applying OPM/DoW standards, preparing or reviewing position descriptions, and advising managers on organizational structure and classification requirements. Provide staffing and recruitment support, including developing recruitment strategies, advising on hiring actions, and assisting with short- and long-range staffing plans. Evaluate and maintain HR programs, assessing effectiveness, recommending improvements, and supporting redesign or modification of HR processes to meet agency objectives. Support reorganizations and workforce changes, advising on realignments, consolidations, and employee impact, and ensuring classification and staffing compliance during organizational changes. Develop and update HR policies and guidance, contributing to agency-wide procedures and program standards to support consistent HR operations. Participate in special projects and interdisciplinary teams, conducting research on HR laws and regulations, performing program reviews, and supporting agency-wide HR initiatives. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic.Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.