Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)
What you'd do
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent provides the highest level of technical guidance, tools, and products to the Department in the areas of pay, classification, and strategic compensation. Reviews wage data, to analyze, develop, and adjust special pay schedules. Provides advisory services to all levels of DoD, as well as other non-DoD Departments as needed..
Major duties
As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Planning, coordinating, and executing DoD Special Schedules, General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) Special Rates, and Foreign National (FN) pay setting programs. Recommending action on requests or proposals originating with private industry, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee (FPRAC), the DoD Wage Committee (DoDWC), military and other departments and executive agencies, labor unions and local wage survey committees. Providing advice and assistance independently on problems concerning results of wage surveys, revised schedules and background information to others in the organization, representatives of Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, the National Guard Bureau and other departments and agencies, as well as to union officials. Mastering analytical and evaluative skills for the review and evaluation of recruitment and retention issues, special wage surveys and special wage rates to determine appropriate wage levels. Assigning work to subordinates based on position descriptions and work priority, assuring timely performance of a satisfactory amount and quality of work.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Conducting research to gather clear-cut information and apply standardized analytical methods and techniques to accurately assess gathered information. Providing high-quality customer service by communicating professionally with customers, explaining procedures and requirements, and responding to questions or concerns in a timely manner. Utilizing effective and persuasive communication skills to obtain information, follow upon requests, and clarify discrepancies. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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