Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Human Resources Specialist

New Cumberland, PA +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serve as the agency expert and primary consultant on all human resources functional areas, providing authoritative guidance and innovative solutions to complex workforce challenges.
    • Lead agencywide initiatives within the Human Capital Framework, overseeing reporting, performance outcomes, compliance assessments, and process improvements to align the civilian workforce with Department of Defense strategy and goals.
    • Provide oversight and evaluation of Delegated Examining (DEU) requirements, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards, merit system principles, and federal hiring regulations;
    • prepare reports and recommendations to strengthen competitive examining practices.
    • Conduct program evaluation and compliance management by researching, analyzing, and reviewing human capital programs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, merit system principles, and federal guidelines.
    • Develop and recommend HR policies, anticipate regulatory changes, and represent J1 at senior leadership meetings and working groups, ensuring that human capital decisions are consistent with DoD/DLA strategic initiatives.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support:A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies tosuccessfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualifyat the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level orequivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-14 level,applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under otherpay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements includingtime-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications,and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specializedexperience includes: GS-13: Support HR program activities by applying established policies and procedures to routine workforce issues. Assist with program evaluation and compliance reviews, preparing reports and recommendations under senior guidance. Contribute to Human Capital Framework initiatives by gathering data, drafting reports, and supporting process improvements. Promotion to the GS-14 level requires attainment of the OPM Delegated Examining certification. GS-14: Advise senior leaders and executives on workforce planning, staffing, compensation, performance management, andborganizational readiness across enterprise-level programs. Lead agencywide Human Capital Framework initiatives, overseeing reporting, compliance assessments, performance outcomes, and process improvements to align the civilian workforce with Department of Defense strategic goals. Oversee Delegated Examining requirements by evaluating compliance with OPM standards, merit system principles, and federal hiring regulations; prepare reports and recommend improvements to competitive examining practices. Applicants must possess the OPM Delegated Examining certification at the GS-14 level. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

  • Compensation
    $109,966-$185,234 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Locations
    Whitehall, OH • New Cumberland, PA • Richmond, VA • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.