Job Title: Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

This position is located in the Human Resources Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services.  The Directorate performs human resources, personnel security management, and voluntary campaigns management (e.g., combined federal campaign) functions in direct support of the Office of the Secretary, Washington Headquarters Services, and other Defense Agencies and DoD Field Activities.

Serves as the Assistant Director for the Executive and Political Personnel (EPP) with full technical responsibility for the formulation, administration, and operation of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OJCS) and Defense Agency Senior Executive Service (SES) Program as well as the resource, position and staffing for Senior Level (SL) and Scientific and Professional (ST) employment; and certain other programs (e.g., Highly Qualified Experts, Consultants, and Experts, Schedule C appointments, and Intergovernmental Personnel Act.

Serves as the program manager for the executive personnel management program (including SES, ST, SL and equivalent) in OSD, its field activities, OJCS, and the Defense Agencies with full technical responsibility for the formulation, administration, and operation of the “Fourth Estate” program .

Plans, develops, coordinates, directs and evaluates the OSD executive personnel program. This includes: developing, coordinating and issuing regulatory, policy, program and procedural guidance; developing and implementing plans and programs for staffing executive positions; reviewing and evaluating executive resource forecasts, plans and programs, and recommending appropriate action to the Director of Administration and Management; and developing recommendations and implementing changes for program improvements. Provides final technical review of actions submitted for approval including position establishments, appointments, pay determinations, SES performance evaluations and bonuses, and other similar personnel actions.

Serves as the principal point of contact with the Defense Agencies, the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Civilian Personnel Policy) (ODUSD(CPP)), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in all phases of the executive personnel program, including position planning and resource utilization, staffing and recruitment, pay, SES performance appraisals and bonuses, and rank awards.

Represents the directorate and the "Fourth Estate" in consultations with ODUSD(CPP) and OPM in all matters including operations of the Executive Resources Boards and associated committees (e.g., Merit Staffing Committee) and the Performance Review Board.

Serves as the manager of the personnel programs specific to the employment, compensation and benefits of Highly Qualified Experts and consultants and experts, through provision of authoritative advice and assistance to management on the use of such appointment authorities.

Provides leadership and direction on the staffing of special boards, commissions, and committees, whether mandated by Congressional, White House, or SecDef direction.

Performs full range of human resources management functions in directing a staff of approximately 14 including specialists and support staff.

You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position shown above. The creditable specialized experience is:

Experience in the executive resource allocation process, pay for performance, executive staffing, and special appointment authorities.

Knowledges, skills, and abilities that are needed to perform the duties of this position are:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of human resources management theories, concepts and principles and skill in assessing the laws, rules, regulations, and processes involved in executive resources and special appointing authorities.

2. Ability to incorporate diverse needs and interests into relevant recommendations on executive resource allocation processes, pay for performance, executive staffing, and special appointing authorities such as Highly Qualified Expert, consultant, and Intergovernmental Personnel Act.

 3. Ability to develop written analyses and oral presentations to prepare policies; develop position papers, reports and policy guidance; and to present and defend findings, recommendations, and/or proposals.

4. Ability to plan, conduct and coordinate major policy analysis studies impacting OSD and Defense agency executive programs.

• This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process. This may include reassignments or repromotion of qualified eligibles.
• Selection for this position is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense Referral System for Displaced Employees.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration prior to appointment. Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment.
• If selected for Federal employment, you will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• ALL RESUMES MUST INCLUDE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AS PROVIDED IN THE HRSC CIVILIAN JOB KIT OR THE RESUME WILL BE REJECTED.
• If you are selected for this position you will be required to provide documentation verifying your eligibility/status.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Frequently Asked Questions about the DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/faq_annuitants.pdf
• Former Federal employees who return to work for the government after receiving Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP) are normally required to repay an amount equal to the VSIP amount received, including Federal taxes that were withheld. This requirement remains in effect for five years after separation. Upon acceptance of a tentative offer, submission of a copy of the separation SF-50 will be required.
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives)
• This position MAY be filled through military spouse preference (MSP) procedures. Vacancy announcement will indicate if MSP applications are being accepted. If so and you wish to claim military spouse preference, please refer to the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement for more info.
  • You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; 30% disabled veterans; military spouse preference; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your resume and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement. You MUST provide supporting documents in order to receive consideration. For additional information on non-competitive appointing authorities, click here http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.asp

  All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

  This position is designated special sensitive as defined in DoD 5200.2-R and therefore requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility on a pre-appointment basis. This requirement may take 120 days or longer to process.

  • Appointment is subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period if one has not been completed previously.
  • This position is subject to the DoD Drug Free Workplace Program. The selectee must test negative for the presence of illegal drugs before placement in the position, and will be subject to random drug testing thereafter. If a determination of the use of illegal drugs is confirmed in this position or other testing designated positions in OSD or WHS, non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, may result. All tentative selectees for this position will be required to undergo a urinalysis test to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
  • A Security clearance and a favorable suitability determination are required before appointment. Misconduct in prior employment, criminal, dishonest conduct, habitual use of intoxicating beverages, abuse of narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances, or reasonable doubt of loyalty to the United States are examples of reasons an offer of employment may be denied. This requirement may take 90 days or longer to process.
  • Management may set the salary at any level within the parameters of the pay band.

Resumes will be rated by an automated system (Resumix) that matches the skills extracted from your resume to the skills identified through a documented job analysis. Candidates should refer to the Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) Civilian Job Kit: http://www.whs.mil/HRD/Apply/HowToGuide/JobKitRevision.cfm for assistance in developing a complete resume as HRSC will not accept separate KSA statements.

Your numerical score will be based on how the information in your resume describes the level of your training, experience, and education.

The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

• Comprehensive health and life insurance
• Competitive salaries
• Generous retirement programs
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
• Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
• Paid employment related training and education
• Possible student loan repayment
• Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
• Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

E-Verify-WHS uses E-Verify to validate all newly-hired applicants' ability to work legally in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please follow this link: http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/e-ver-employee-rights.pdf

ALL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THROUGH OUR ON-LINE RESUME BUILDER. Applications submitted through electronic means must be received by midnight, eastern time, of the closing date. Mailed applications must be received by close-of-business of the closing date of the announcement.

Mailed resumes and all required supporting documentation must be sent to:

Current or former displaced employees applying for this vacancy who are eligible for consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must submit proof of eligibility, as described in this vacancy announcement, to receive priority consideration for those vacancies within their commuting area for which they are well-qualified.

You must submit a resume as detailed in the HRSC Civilian Job Kit at http://www.whs.mil/HRD/Apply/HowToGuide/JobKitRevision.cfm.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference, you are required to submit a DD-214, Standard Form 15, VA Civil Service Preference letter and the required proof of entitlement at the time of application. If this documentation is not submitted, you will be granted 5 point preference if eligible. A copy of your DD-214 showing discharge status or proof of preference must be submitted before a tentative job offer will be extended. Additional information on veterans preference is available in the VetGuide which can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans

Human Resources Directorate Phone: 703-604-6219 TDD: 703-601-2310

Or write: Washington Headquarters Services 2521 South Clark Street WHS Suite 4000 Arlington, VA 22202

Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the judgment of the selecting official.