What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) position at Defense Human Resources Activity?
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. The incumbent may be responsible for providing complex human resources management advisory and technical services on an ongoing basis to managers and component representatives proposing solutions to Department of Defense human resources issues.
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
B. One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement from an accredited college or university;
OR
C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total 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 by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
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.
As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-7 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Qualifications:
To be considered for a Recent Graduate appointment you must meet ONE of the following requirements:- Complete all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution not more than two years before the date of the appointment;
- A person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, such term means a person who was awarded a degree not more than four years before the date of the appointment.
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
- 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 up on requests, and clarify discrepancies.
B. One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement from an accredited college or university;
OR
C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total 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 by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
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.
Responsibilities:
As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-7 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Performing data collection tasks on assigned full-scale, wage change, overseas educators and other special surveys, as required, using established operating procedures and special instructions accompanying the assignment.
- Performing administrative functions associated with the pre and post-survey process.
- Interviewing private industry firms to obtain complete and accurate information pertaining to specific jobs.
- Conducting research and a critical evaluation of the information provided to determine internal consistency, reasonableness, and accuracy.
- Providing advice and guidance relative to application of HR rules and regulations for complex technical problems and issues.
- Disseminating new or emerging guidance explaining rationale for new policy or interpretation.
Salary : $57,736