About This Position
THIS IS AN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA) This position is part of the District of Columbia National Guard under Position Description Number NGT5931000. -- This is NOT a REMOTE position; the incumbent will report to a Duty Station --
Qualifications
Area of Consideration Group 2- Current Competitive and Excepted Federal employees nationwide and individuals eligible for veterans' preference. GENERAL EXPERIENCE Work performed in administrative positions that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Parenthetical titles may be used with the basic title of the position to further identify the duties and responsibilities performed and the special knowledge and skills needed. For all positions, 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.
Major Duties
This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). The purpose of this position is to perform work in two HR Specialties with no less than 25% each. Up to four specialties may be assigned for a total of 100%. This position services both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state. Duties Administers and provides oversight for the use of special employment programs (e.g., Upward Mobility, or DoD Priority Referral System) to ensure the continuance of a balanced placement program. Provides technical advisory services for the State organizations in areas of staffing such as transfer of function, reorganization, hiring authorities, permanent change of station expenses, relocation services, advanced-in-hire rates under superior qualifications, dual compensation, recruitment, and retention incentives. Provides technical advice to personnel on programs such as the Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations (RA), Telework, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, military, or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS, disability benefits, Light Duty Program, and Workers Compensation Program. Develop and process termination memorandums. Provides assistance, interpretation, information, and guidance on employee relations problems and issues which affect organizational goal performance, individual performance, performance appraisal systems, and employee relations training programs. Serves as a technical advisor for disciplinary and adverse action procedures. Executes the State's training and development program providing the full range of human resource development (HRD) options for the workforce. Provides HRD management advisory services to all levels of leadership within the organization, including designing, developing, and evaluating major portions of the organization's HRD program. Provides advice on the use of data for compiling personnel and statistical reports and preparing personnel action documents. Applies a practical knowledge of human resources management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on, or are related to, HRSIS. Compiles personnel and statistical reports and advises staff in the proper documentation for personnel actions. Note: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number T5931000 as released in FASCLASS.
Education
There are no specific educational requirements for this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE; THERE WILL BE NO ASSUMPTIONS MADE. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the position's occupational competencies. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. All applicants must fully substantiate (in their own words) that they meet the required listed specialized experience; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description else you will be disqualified.
Additional Information
* Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference. Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active-duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. Commanding General is final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to federal employees or those with a 90 day break in service). This must be approved prior to your appointment date. **Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.**
How to Apply
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, 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 be included with your application package. 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 Include Personal 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. *If you are using education to qualify for this position to meet qualifications, you must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable. Resumes limited to two pages Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
Required Documents
1. Online Application and Questionnaire 2. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name, and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicant's name and contact information. 3. SF-50 - Most recent Personnel Action 4. Other supporting documents (as applicable): Cover Letter License/ Certification DD-214 Veterans' Preference Transcripts Certifications Helpful Hints for Applying: - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone. - Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for. - Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST position at Army National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $85,447 - $111,087/yr. This is a GS-11 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Area of Consideration Group 2- Current Competitive and Excepted Federal employees nationwide and individuals eligible for veterans' preference. GENERAL EXPERIENCE Work performed in administrative positions that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Parenthetic...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 18, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does GS-11 mean?
GS-11 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.