Human Resources Specialist (Compensation), NF-05
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Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Summary The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service is the DOD enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness. It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date. This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Although this vacancy is posted as "Open to the Public," the agency may limit eligibility based upon applicable guidance or regulation. This position is open only to current and former
NAF DCPAS
Employees; Current Appropriated Fund DCPAS Employees (eligible under the terms of the DoD/OPM Interchange Agreement). Other candidates will not receive consideration. Duties The incumbent is an experienced project officer responsible for coordinating, monitoring and processing Full Scale, Wage Change, and special wage surveys for Nonappropriated Fund wage setting. Travels to host activity for orientation briefing of Local Wage Survey Committee/Board (LWSC/B) and Installation Commanders; trains local wage survey data collectors; and reviews wage data collected. Advises LWSC/B on the review of wage data forms for job matches, company acceptability, and internal alignment of jobs, and resolves any procedural questions or problems. Analyzes wage data, proposes wage lines and prepares exhibits for the review of supervisor. Assignments are drawn from the largest and/or most complex areas, requiring expertise and sound judgment to resolve conflicts or problems withinstallation commands, unions and private industry firms. Plans and carries out studies to develop or improve wage-setting practices and programsof the DoD Wage and Salary Division. Develops and recommends new or revised policies and programs, including plans and procedures for theirimplementation and operation. Work assignments are performed independently but reviewed for conformance with policy and for application ofguidelines. Requirements Conditions of employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check One year probationary period may be required A valid driver's license is required 50% travel is required. Inability to meet travel requirements of the position may result in separation from employment. QualificationsRESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES
(OR LESS).QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT.
Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. Qualified candidates must have Twelve months of work experience comparable in complexity and difficulty to the next lower grade conducting full scale, wage change and special wage surveys/studies. This experience must show the responsibility for coordinating, monitoring and processing/manipulating statistical data and extensive public contact involving direct interviewing of executive level personnel or previous experience as a project officer performing similar duties. Education Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here . Additional information A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center . The Duty Station for this position is Alexandria, VA. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. Important Information Regarding Access toCertain Federal Facilities:
Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.See https:
//www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Discover Your Path to Success! Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf 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. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below. Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your Application Matters:
How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.Note :
If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.Understanding Eligibilities:
What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)Tip :
Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.Required Documents About Your Resume :
Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit) Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials. Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application. Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent) Other Document not Listed Other (3) Other (4) Other (5) Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement #NENAFCC2612953934
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/26/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.Reminder :
Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12953934 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help ( https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us ) site. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2.Manually :
Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions. Agency contact information Imane Ouaouzar Phone 520-674-2120 Email imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil AddressCC-NAF-H50000 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US Next steps Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed Application Review Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job. If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements. Keeping You Informed If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application. As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email. Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way. Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application Check Your Contact Information If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible. Ensure You Receive Updates Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us. Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application. 3. Sign Up for Text Alerts Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete. We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application Defense Human Resources Activity The Duty Station for this position is Alexandria, VA. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. Agency contact information Imane Ouaouzar Phone 520-674-2120 Email imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil AddressCC-NAF-H50000 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at Defense Human Resources Activity, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.https:
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