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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

Department of the Navy
U.S. Pacific Fleet

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

SALARY RANGES:
GS-9: $64,438-$83,774
GS-7: $52,680-$68,485

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/20/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 20, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Salary
$52,680 - $83,774 per year

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary.

Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12984035-26-AMC
Control number
872761600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will serve as a management representative or provide assistance to management in hearings before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Opportunity Commission, Arbitration, Federal Labor Relations Authority, or unemployment appeals.
  • You will conduct research and prepare appeal cases, including preparation of supporting documents.
  • You will serve as an authority on labor relations matters for customer commands and as a member of management teams.
  • You will advise all levels of supervisors in achieving positive discipline and in studying and analyzing the human relations aspect of the discipline problem.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

This position supports the Human Resources Office for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Utilizing various office automation software to produce documents such as letters, reports, presentations, etc., in order to support the work of senior personnel in an office.

Applicant must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, and be an articulate and effective communicator. Candidates should be comfortable working under supervision and/or independently, as well as in virtual and in-person team environments.

GS-9: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Advising first line supervisors and managers on routine performance management, leave administration, and employee conduct issues.
  • Drafting and reviewing disciplinary and adverse action notices, as well as Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
  • Researching statutory requirements, case law (e.g., Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)), and agency regulations to provide preliminary recommendations on LER issues.
  • Assisting in the administration of collective bargaining agreements, including processing formal grievances and responding to union requests for information.
GS-7: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Assisting higher-level specialists with researching basic civilian HR regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Gathering factual information and documentation to support employee relations cases (e.g., grievances, standard disciplinary actions).
  • Drafting standard HR correspondence, basic notices, or reports related to employee conduct or performance.
  • Responding to routine inquiries from employees or supervisors regarding basic labor and employee relations matters.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

GS-9:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

GS-7:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education
OR
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement
OR
A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This is a career ladder position, with a full performance level of GS-12.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Candidates for this position must be able to pass a security investigation and maintain secret clearance.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire.

HPR/Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

COMPACFLT EEO Program: https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/

U.S. Pacific Fleet

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless.

Headquartered at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, this four-star command is the world's largest fleet command. Encompassing 100 million square miles, our 200 ships/submarines, nearly 1,200 aircraft, and more than 130,000 uniformed and civilian Sailors serve on nearly half of the Earth's surface -- from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle, and from the U.S. West Coast to the Indian Ocean. Join the USPACFLT staff to achieve more and to help protect and defend the maritime interests of the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific, providing combat-ready forces and operating forward, ready to fight tonight.

Enjoy "the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean," as described by Mark Twain. Hawaii's tropical latitude, natural beauty, and diverse culture provide year-round possibilities to enjoy the outdoors including surfing, golfing, boating, sailing, scuba diving, hiking, and running opportunities. For further information, please visit https://www.cpf.navy.mil/.

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Agency contact information

Joshua Wright
Phone
808-471-0273
Email
joshua.d.wright70.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
COMPACFLT HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
517 Russell Ave, Suite 230
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96860
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