Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for providing complex human resources (HR) management advisory and technical services on an ongoing basis to managers and component representatives identifying and proposing solutions to difficult Department of Defense (DOD) human resources issues. Responsibilities As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION) at the GS-0201-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as Project Officer and on-site subject matter expert for Federal prevailing rate wage surveys. Plan, organize, manage and oversee pre-data collection processes and ensures the timely completion of associated survey tasks and takes appropriate action to overcome problems. Work with Local Wage Survey Committees (LWSCs) and Data Collection Agents (DCAs) in the processes involved with managing, directing and performing the data collection phase of the survey. Provide authoritative advice, training, and guidance to the LWSCs regarding all aspects of the review process to include survey management; forms completion; job matching; company and data acceptability; internal alignment of jobs; discriminatory rates; accuracy of wage rates and COLA; use of bonuses, lump sums, and incentive rates; use of contracts and rate sheets; etc. Analyze survey data and prepare reports, recommendations, and correspondence summarizing the analysis and prepare exhibits for the DoD Wage Committee. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Planning or conducing Federal prevailing wage surveys Performing duties as a Data Collection Agent to conduct and review wage surveys Experience as a member of a Local Wage Survey Committee (LWSC). Please keep your rsum to a reasonable length. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo 12-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q== Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).