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Regional Human Resources Specialist

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Commander, Navy Region Japan N94

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR) Branch; Fleet and Family Readiness Programs; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander Navy Region Japan. Incumbent serves as a Regional HR Specialist and performs duties in support of the Regional NF Human Resources.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/20/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$52,717 - $54,491 per year

Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance, if eligible

Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel of less than 5% may be required.
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
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
FFR26-0492
Control number
876361900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Family Members of active-duty military and civilians and CNRJ employees within the Kanto Region.

Duties

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  • Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Human Resources Information Systems, to include recruitment platforms (such as USA Staffing), payroll, Human Resources database, timekeeping, etc.
  • Performs complex position analysis in collaboration with managers and/or supervisors in preparation of position descriptions and crediting plans.
  • Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors with identifying appropriate pay range within the pay band for a position based on the classification determination.
  • Serves as SME and provides analytical and technical advice and guidance to managers and/or supervisors on recruiting strategies and processes, special programs, and relocation (e.g., Permanent Change of Station (PCS)) and retention programs.
  • Performs all required duties related to recruiting (e.g., complex position analysis to determine position and skill requirements, recruiting resources, areas of consideration, and short and long-term recruiting needs; and working with managers and/or supervisors to prepare crediting plans).
  • Reviews personnel action for accuracy.
  • Ensures accurate and timely payments related to recruiting actions and PCS claims. Provides advice and guidance on PCS related issues to CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff.
  • Serves as SME and provides advice and assistance to, and collaborates with, CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff in the area of employee relations (e.g., performance, discipline).
  • Provides guidance to managers and/or supervisors regarding handling of employee relations' issues (e.g., performance, discipline) and action(s) to be taken and prepares required letters and/or documents.
  • Researches and interprets policies on employee relation's issues.
  • Serves as SME and performs all required duties, including providing advice and assistance to, and collaborating with, current CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff, retirees, prior CNIC employees, dependents, vendors, and/or other NAF Department of Defense (DoD) staff, on matters related to benefits' program administration (e.g., insurance (medical, dental, life), Long Term Disability, Workers' Compensation (WC), Family Medical Leave Act, Flexible Spending Account, Affordable Care Act).
  • Ensures timely and accurate payment of bills related to the various benefits programs, collects benefits payments for CNIC NAF HQ employees depending on leave status, and collects benefits' payments for all CNIC NAF employees and retirees in a delinquent payment status.
  • Conducts annual benefits fair for CNIC NAF HQ and provides benefits fair assistance to Region staff.
  • Serves as SME and provides advice and assistance on CNIC NAF benefits and portability of benefits to employees transferring between DoD appropriated fund (APF) and NAF employment systems.
  • Serves as SME and performs all required duties, including providing advice and assistance to current CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff, retirees, prior CNIC employees, dependents, vendors, and/or other DoD staff on matters related to CNIC NAF Defined Benefit/Retirement and Defined Contribution/401(k) Plans.
  • Develops communication materials to explain CNIC NAF HR policies. Participates in regional communications sessions with CNIC NAF HR staff, managers, and/or employees to present information on subject area topics.
  • Serves as CNIC NAF liaison working closely with CNIC APF HR staff on issues/actions affecting both APF and NAF employees.
  • Develops and presents subject area specific training to both internal and external customers.
  • Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
  • Satisfactorily complete all required background checks.
  • Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:

  • Three years of experience applying technical HR principles, concepts, and practices and process. A qualified candidate will have experience in any of the following HR Functions: Recruitment and Staffing; Benefits Administration; Worker's Compensation; Pay and Compensation; Employee Relations, Position Classification and Performance Development OR Have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
  • Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR theories, concepts, and/or practices to perform a variety of difficult and complex assignments in the areas of classification, recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, and/or retirement.
  • Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations serviced to perform the full range of HR services.
  • Knowledge of HR laws; and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), CNIC, and various federal government HR policies, regulations, and procedures related to functionally specific areas of HR.
  • Ability to interpret and apply OPM classification guidelines and policies to assist managers and/or supervisors in developing position descriptions and determine appropriate title, series, and pay band/grade level.
  • Ability to identify and determine position and skill requirements to create crediting plans to use in applicant qualification process.
  • Ability to analyze resource requirements to identify key positions/competencies and develop training plans/developmental assignments for use with management development programs and/or intern programs.
  • Ability to provide advice and assistance and interpret policy and regulations related to employee relations.
  • Ability to provide advice and assistance and perform tasks associated with benefits' program administration.
  • Ability to interpret retirement plan provisions, review and verify service information, calculate retirement estimates/benefits, and assist with actuarial validation.
  • Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (e.g., SAPHR).
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports.
  • Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of CNIC NAF HR policies and operations preferred but not required.

Education

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.

Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.

To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.

All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.

*If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

Must reside within the local commuting area.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

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.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews

Commander, Navy Installations Command

CNIC offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. CNIC provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness, and Housing Programs. We provide direct and support services to all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) throughout the FFR Program worldwide.

Commander, Navy Region Japan N94

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Phone
81-468-16-5446
Email
FFR_NAFRecruitment@us.navy.mil
Address
Commander, Navy Region Japan
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

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