HR Officer

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command

$197K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of HR management experience.
  • Experience in compliance and oversight of HR programs.
  • Strong advisory skills for senior leaders on HR policy and regulatory issues.
  • Proven ability to manage workforce change with strategic staffing plans.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure alignment and execution of HR program objectives.
  • Oversee planning and timely execution of HR initiatives at WSMR.
  • Advise HR staff, program managers, and senior leaders as HR Officer.
  • Establish goals and resource allocations for HR programs.
  • Conduct inspections of staff and HR processes for compliance.
  • Perform supervisory duties and administrative tasks.
  • Lead and mentor staff to meet organizational goals.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Eligibility for Recruitment and Relocation Incentives.
  • Possible Student Loan Repayment options available.
  • Credit for Leave Accrual and PCS allowances might be provided.
  • Participation in the Acquisition Demonstration Project for differentiated pay.
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the White Sands Missile Range,Commanding General, G1 Human Resources Directorate, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (merit)

Duties

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  • Ensure program objectives, planning, and execution including consideration and coordination with similar programs.
  • Oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of WSMR HR programs.
  • Serve as HR Officer and senior advisor to HR staff, program managers, senior leaders, and ATEC Headquarters (HQ).
  • Establish civilian and military HR program goals and objectives; develop resource estimates; and determine resource allocations for the G-1 Directorate.
  • Conduct inspection of staff and test directorates IAW ATEC and Mangers Internal Controls checklists for military and civilian personnel.
  • Serve as senior manager, performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.
  • Leads, guides, and mentors' subordinates and managers in achieving organizational goals and objectives.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position requires that the employee occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 25% of the time.
  • This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.


Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Employees of the U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command with personal competitive status.


  • Current Civilian Employees of the Command
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) experience managing workforce change by analyzing personnel needs and implementing staffing and succession plans; (2) experience overseeing compliance through inspections, process reviews, and corrective actions; and (3) experience advising senior leaders on HR policy, regulatory issues, and program improvements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Human Capital Management
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence


Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, Credit for Leave Accrual, and Permanent Change of Station Allowance.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-04 is equal to the former GS-14 Step 01 through GS-15 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $197,200.00 including locality.


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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.

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