Summary This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Classification) in the Human Resources Division (Code 1013) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division. Responsibilities You will apply advanced knowledge and expertise in classification, staffing, recruitment, placement, and compensation to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center's (NSWC) mission You will serves as a strategic advisor to management on all aspects of human resources, providing proactive solutions to complex workforce challenges. You will apply expert knowledge of classification principles and practices to determine appropriate occupational series, titles, pay bands, and pay levels under the Demonstration Project pay system. You will maintain current awareness of classification appeal decisions and analyzes their impact on organizational structure and classification practices within NSWC. You will develop recommendations to ensure consistent application of classification standards and policies. You will consult with management to provide insight into establishing efficient and cost-effective organizational structures that support desired pay bands, facilitate career development, and comply with applicable regulations and NSWC policy. You will strategically advise management on organizational design options that align with NSWC's mission and strategic goals, considering factors such as span of control, reporting relationships, and workload distribution. You will exercise expert judgment in making fine distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and ultimate allocation of pay bands to positions. You will clearly communicate pay band determinations to management, providing comprehensive supporting criteria and justification. You will assist in the planning and execution of studies to identify short- and long-range classification needs, proactively addressing potential challenges and opportunities. You will advise managers on the design of positions within a complex organizational environment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational requirements. You will provide expert advice to management on the application of accepted classification principles and rules of judgment in analyzing contentious and complex individual position and organizational structure issues. You will develop and implement processes that support the consistent application of classification guidance across NSWC Panama City Division, promoting fairness and transparency. You will develop and communicate internal classification policies and procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders. You will provide expert technical guidance on the impact of agency-directed actions (e.g., reduction-in-force, transfer of function, reorganization) on classification and organizational structure. You will provide strategic advisement to management on minimizing the negative impact of such actions and maximizing opportunities for workforce optimization. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-3 pay band (GS-9 and GS-10 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing duties in both staffing and classification for a NAVSEA Warfare Centers (WFC) Demonstration Project organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR An LL.M., if related to the position being filled; OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
