Created at: December 20, 2025 00:24
Company: Washington Headquarters Services
Location: Alexandria, VA, 22301
Job Description:
This position is located in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Human Resources Directorate (HRD),Technology, Policy & Program Support Division (TPPSD), Processing Branch, to provide a wide range of consolidated human resources management program functions to various Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and offices located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and for their field activities as specified.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability with: Applying knowledge of recruitment and placement programs (i.e., appointment eligibility, legal authorities, veterans' programs, recruitment incentives, etc.), principles, concepts, practices, laws, regulations, and procedures to perform a variety of difficult and complex program reviews and audits. Utilizing an automated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure all actions comply with agency policies and applicable employment laws and regulations. Coding and processing all nature of actions to include (Promotions, Demotions, Transfers, Reassignments, New hires, Leave Without Pay (LWOP), Names Changes, Pay Adjustments, etc) for an organization. OR I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR Have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that when combined equals at least 100 percent of the qualification requirements. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as a Human Resources Specialist in the HRD processing branch. Applies technical expertise in reviewing and processing a wide range of personnel actions for a large customer base. Provides the full range of HR advisory services and technical services to include the execution and implementation of HR processing within the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS), the rule range of electronic Official Personnel File ( eOPF) maintenance and consolidation, civilian payroll reconciliation and mass DCPDS processing for assigned agencies, activities, and components. Codes and processes all nature of actions. Researches and interprets guidelines and directives from higher echelons and conducts comprehensive research and applies problem solving skills to complex cases.