Human Resources Officer (Military)

Summary About the Position: This position is with the Office of the Chief of Army Reserve, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Responsibilities Oversee the management of military personnel policies, readiness and manpower requirements for the United States Army Reserve (USAR). Manage communication with USAR senior leaders and USAR and Army staff agencies for resolution of program issues. Function as the qualified representative with the authority to act on behalf of the OCAR G-1 in their absence. Direct supervision of civilian/military personnel and day-to-day operations on behalf of OCAR G-1. Direct the submission of changes to current legislation and proposals for new legislation at the Federal Level, to enhance USAR personnel management. Plan and direct short - and long - term programs to achieve goals and objectives based on new or revised legislation or directives. Ensure timely action on Congressional response requests, external/internal taskers, administrative requirements and other inquiries relating to personnel policy. Collaborate with external organizations, including but not limited to, Army G-1, Assistant Secretary of the Army, OSD, TRADOC, G-9, USARC, HRC, USAREC and Joint Staff on all matters related to USAR military personnel policy. Provide career enhancing opportunities and ensure the professional development for both military and civilian personnel of the G1. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities 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 Reinstatement 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 at a high level executive component which includes: Developing and implementing policy and program guidance in all areas of a Military Human Resources Management program throughout the Component; Providing procedural guidance and direction on Human Resources operations to staff to improve efficiency; Managing Human Resources program operations through establishing priorities, work schedules and the assignment and evaluation of work; Reviewing Human Resources decisions and courses of action to ensure they are consistent with laws and regulations. Analyzing data and reports from automated databases to determine the most efficient and effective automated systems approaches for management. Applying military HR management (HRM) principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, analytical methods and techniques to: generate new concepts, legislative proposals/principles and appropriate methods to correct deficiencies in HRM throughout the DOD/Department of the Army which impact the structure and organization of the USAR. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). 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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Human Capital Management Leadership Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Partnering Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14). Education 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. One year probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay. 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 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. One year supervisory probationary period may be required. For supervisory positions: As a supervisor, you must comply with the Army Civilian Education System (CES) course and timeline requirements. The Supervisory Development Course (SDC) must be completed within one year of placement into a supervisory position. For information on CES, please visit the following website: The closing date has been updated to 6 November 2024.

Created: 2024-10-26