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SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Human Resources Directorate (J1)
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Summary

This position serves as the Director, Human Resources Directorate, serving as the principal and key advisor.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/01/2025 to 08/15/2025
Salary
$167,603 to - $195,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Belvoir, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 10% of duty time and within and outside the continental United States. A valid passport is required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DTRA-25-12774827-MP
Control number
842268000

Duties

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As a SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST at the GS-0201-15 level, work assignments are as follows:

  • Serves as the principal and key advisor to the Director of DTRA and the senior leadership team on critical agency Human Resources strategies, policies, personnel and operational issues. Provides leadership and direction in the formulation of HR strategic plans and policies for the development and implementation of comprehensive HR programs compatible with DTRA mission, vision, goals, programs, and objectives.

    Provides executive leadership, motivation, and direction in establishing and maintaining proactive and visionary human resources programs that are responsive to the needs of both DTRA management and employees, and assures optimum productivity and goal attainment in all program functions to include: human capital/workforce strategy and planning; human resources development, executive leadership development, career management; human resources recruitment, staffing and placement; employee relations and labor relations; position classification; manpower management; work life programs; human resources information management; incentives and awards; and the full scope of military personnel support activities to include awards and decorations, performance reports, assignment activities, record updates, strategic workforce development and planning, command oversight, family readiness, training, and Joint and Reserve matters.

    Serves as an expert military personnel advisor to the DTRA Director and agency senior leadership, to effectively manage DTRA's manpower utilization of active component and reserve officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel, ensuring the highest possible level of personnel readiness. Promotes leadership development and career progression opportunities for military staff. Responsible for military personnel requisition program to ensure key billets are filled with qualified members and that overall force levels are sustained.

    Advises on both short-and long-range program-specific goals and objectives in order to exercise broad managerial authority to set and implement long-range goals and objectives, and determine program emphasis for administering, planning, developing, and directing comprehensive manpower and military personnel management programs. Ensures the development and implements, within the framework of DoD and Military Service policies, regulations, and procedures, a comprehensive and complex military personnel and manpower management program that will guide and govern service members and employees assigned to the HR office.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
  • Security Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information
  • Must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirements to include vaccinations.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you meet the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

  • I possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-14 or equivalent) experience may have been gained in the private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as: Serves as a principal and key advisor to a Director of a federal agency and senior leadership team regarding critical Human Resources strategies, policies, personnel and operational issues. Establishes partnerships with DoD and OPM officials, executive branch regulatory agencies, other federal and state agencies, and educational institutions. Presents briefings, training sessions and speeches to numerous individuals, groups, and professionals within and outside agencies regarding all aspects of civilian and military Human Resources. Facilitates prompt resolution of differences arising in the interpretations of policies and procedures enacted to receive support from or provide support to activities of the servicing Human Resource office. Plans work for accomplishment by subordinate units, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments. (Experience is clearly demonstrated in my resume).
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 the GS-15 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 - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

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%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

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:
https://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).

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.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are determined minimally qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses in the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than the information provided in your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Competencies:

  • Communication
  • Human Resources Policy
  • Leadership


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

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