Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), Assistant Chief of Staff (ACoS), G-1, Civilian Human Resources Division, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Major duties
Administers a variety of civilian human resources programs supporting the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) within the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Provides human resources support using established policies, procedures, and guidance while assisting management and employees with civilian personnel matters. Assists with planning, conducting, and completing studies and projects involving civilian human resources programs. Participates in developing recommendations, guidance, and procedures to improve civilian human resources programs supporting the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Researches regulations, policies, and guidance to identify appropriate solutions for civilian human resources issues. Evaluates information and provides recommendations to senior Human Resources Specialists regarding program administration or policy implementation. Coordinates with management and internal and external organizations to accomplish civilian human resources program objectives. Supports the administration of civilian human resources programs by applying organizational policies, regulatory guidance, and Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) program requirements.
What you need to qualify
THE ORGANIZATION IS HIRING FOR ONE POSITION AT THIS LOCATION. THE POSITION WILL BE HIRED AT THE GG-09 LEVEL WITH A FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL (FPL) OF GG-13. Department of Army employees who are fully qualified for this position and are already at the full performance level are ineligible. The incumbent may be promoted non-competitively to the next grade level upon meeting the following requirements: (1) Satisfactory demonstration of the ability to perform at the developmental/target grade. (2). If there is higher level work at the developmental/target grade level. (3) Recommendation for promotion by supervisor. (4) Satisfactory completion of all required training. (5) Completion of all DCIPS regulatory requirements for promotions. Consequently, promotion(s) are not guaranteed. 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 education and/or 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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: Experience interpreting civilian human resources policies, procedures, or regulations to process or support personnel actions. AND Experience planning or evaluating human resources projects, assignments, or processes. AND Experience identifying and resolving human resources problems by researching and applying laws, regulations, or established guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-07). OR A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as such as Business Administration or Human Resources Management. (NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (18 semester hours) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Organizational Awareness Personnel and Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving
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