Summary About the Position: This Human Resources Specialist position is located at U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Headquarters, Human Resources Directorate G-1 with duty location of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. (merit)
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- Plans, develops, administers, and evaluates command HR programs including outreach, recruitment, strategic planning, competency management, and workforce initiatives.
- Provides expert guidance to commanders and directors on complex HR issues,policies, and strategic workforce decisions.
- Collects, transforms, and analyzes HR data to identify trends, support decisions, and create dashboards and visualization tools.
- Establishes human capital policies, conducts workforce studies, and identifies mission-critical skills and competency gaps.
- Develops reports and evaluations to ensure HR programs align with Command Strategic Plan objectives and meet mission goals.
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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 clearance level or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) away from its duty station up to 25% of the time.
- Appointment to this position requires a one-year probationary period unless the selectee has previously met the requirements in 5 CFR Part 11. During the probationary period, the employee may be terminated with limited appeal rights.
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.
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
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 assisting with planning, analyzing, and/or supporting human resources programs, such as outreach, recruitment, human capital initiatives, and workforce planning; (2) experience assisting with planning, coordinating, or tracking human resources projects or initiatives; and (3) experience using human resources systems or data tools (such as spreadsheets, dashboards, or reporting systems) to extract, analyze, or present human resources information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Data Visualization
- HR Data Analysis
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Written Communication
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 periodduring 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 Civilian Human Resources Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- 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-03 is equal to the former GS-12 Step 01 through GS-13 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 $158,322.00 including locality.
- U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Headquarters mission statement: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) provides direct support to Army Futures Command and relevant, timely information to senior Army leader to make future force decisions enabling Multi-Domain Operations through rigorous developmental testing and independent operational tests and evaluations.
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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Summary About the Position: This Human Resources Specialist position is located at U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Headquarters, Human Resources Directorate G-1 with duty location of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. (merit)
Learn more about this agency Duties Help
- Plans, develops, administers, and evaluates command HR programs including outreach, recruitment, strategic planning, competency management, and workforce initiatives.
- Provides expert guidance to commanders and directors on complex HR issues,policies, and strategic workforce decisions.
- Collects, transforms, and analyzes HR data to identify trends, support decisions, and create dashboards and visualization tools.
- Establishes human capital policies, conducts workforce studies, and identifies mission-critical skills and competency gaps.
- Develops reports and evaluations to ensure HR programs align with Command Strategic Plan objectives and meet mission goals.
Requirements Help
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 clearance level or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) away from its duty station up to 25% of the time.
- Appointment to this position requires a one-year probationary period unless the selectee has previously met the requirements in 5 CFR Part 11. During the probationary period, the employee may be terminated with limited appeal rights.
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.
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
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 assisting with planning, analyzing, and/or supporting human resources programs, such as outreach, recruitment, human capital initiatives, and workforce planning; (2) experience assisting with planning, coordinating, or tracking human resources projects or initiatives; and (3) experience using human resources systems or data tools (such as spreadsheets, dashboards, or reporting systems) to extract, analyze, or present human resources information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Data Visualization
- HR Data Analysis
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Written Communication
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 periodduring 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 Civilian Human Resources Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- 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-03 is equal to the former GS-12 Step 01 through GS-13 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 $158,322.00 including locality.
- U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Headquarters mission statement: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) provides direct support to Army Futures Command and relevant, timely information to senior Army leader to make future force decisions enabling Multi-Domain Operations through rigorous developmental testing and independent operational tests and evaluations.
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.
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
