Human Resources Specialist

In order to qualify for this position resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position therefore applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Workforce Planning and Employment:

Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors on all NAF HR matters as well as consultation on developing implementing and evaluating sourcing recruitment hiring orientation succession planning retention and organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the most effective alignment of HR systems to support strategic goals and objectives within their organizations. Illustrations include but are not limited to the following:

• Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors with identifying appropriate pay ranges organization/position structures classification changes employee evaluation retention strategies impact and associated actions to assure compliance with all regulatory HR guidance for the non-appropriated funds.
• Provide products and services for a wide variety of employee categories that involve different systems with different statutory and regulatory authorities.
• Utilizes the CNIC NAF personnel database Systems KRONOS ADP Applications and Products Human Resources (SAPHR) to prepare and maintain all employee records generate reports and analyze data. This includes but not limited to recruitment employee personnel data changes benefits evaluations processing of awards disciplinary actions time and attendance.
• Performs all required duties related to recruiting and provides assistance to managers in the areas of Recruiting/ Staffing and Retention to include conducting strategic consultations developing job analyses posting vacancy announcements areas of consideration determining minimum qualifications rating and ranking applicants and generating certificates.
• Analyzes labor market for trends that impact the ability to meet workforce requirements and assess skill sets of internal workforce and external labor market to determine the availability of qualified candidates.
• Administer pre and post-offer employment activities (for example: employment negotiations offer letters background and suitability checks complete I-9/e-Verify process and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) onboarding).

• Conducts needs assessment to identify and establish priorities regarding human resource development activities ensuring compliance with all regulatory HR guidance for the non-appropriated funds.
• Develops selects implements and evaluates employee management and supervisory training programs (for example: Benefits retirement leadership skills writing position descriptions evaluating employees interview techniques harassment prevention employee relations) to increase individual and organizational effectiveness.
• Develops implements and evaluates talent management programs that include assessing and managing talent performance management programs developing career paths and managing the placement of high-potential employees.

• Fully supports equal employment opportunity initiatives and ensures employees are respected valued and free from harassment ensuring that Employee and Labor Relations activities are compliance with all regulatory HR guidance for the non-appropriated funds.
• Establish update and communicate work-place policies and procedures (for example: employee handbook reference guides or standard operating procedures) and monitor their application and enforcement to ensure consistency.
• Provides overall advice and assistance on management-employee relations discipline adverse actions grievances performance management and recognition employee counseling and related functions ensuring that no disparate impact or other legal issues arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State drivers license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan series grade to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Four years specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR theories concepts practices laws regulations policies and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive HR management advisory/technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices.
• Knowledge of and skill in analytical diagnostic and qualitative/quantitative techniques sufficient to identify evaluate and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to resolve complex interrelated HR problems and issues.
• Ability to develop new or modified HR work methods approaches or procedures for delivering effective HR services to clients.
• Knowledge and the ability to research a wide range of HR case law principles practices policies instructions and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues problems and situations with the interpret/analyze precedent and substantive decisions and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered.
• Knowledge of and skill in negotiation procedures and conflict resolution techniques sufficient for problem solving advising management and interacting (when required) with individuals in delicate/highly contested case matters and determinations.
• Knowledge of CNRSE and CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations serviced to perform the full range of HR services.
• Ability to interpret and apply OPM classification guidelines and policies to assist managers and/or supervisors in developing position descriptions and determine appropriate title series and pay band/grade level.
• Ability to identify and determine position and skill requirements to create crediting plans to use in applicant qualification process.
• Ability and skill in analyzing resource requirements to identify key positions/competencies and develop training plans/developmental assignments for use with management development programs and/or intern programs.
• Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (for example SAPHR KRONOS ADP).
• Skill in written and oral communication techniques sufficient to: develop/deliver briefings and correspondence; foster understanding/acceptance of findings; present arguments/ advisory opinions; and to prepare legal and case documents.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Word Excel Power Point Outlook).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.