ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist in the Planning Policy and Analysis Branch, Human Resources Division, Corporate Operations Department of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PORT HUENEME DIVISION (NSWC PHD). Before applying, you're encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: www.OPM.gov/HRCareerCompass.

Duties

• You will serve as the Program Manager and Lead in the Planning, Position Management and Analysis function with the Human Resource Office.
• You will serve as an authoritative advisor to NSWC PHD senior leadership and the Human Resources management team.
• You will research complex HR issues and provide analysis and recommendations for resolution actively working across all HR functions to ensure integrated solutions for customers and other stakeholders.
• You will develop, implement and assess a wide range of Human Capital Employment strategies that achieve substantial outcomes for the NSWC PHD workforce.
• You will oversee workforce information and systems functions for the HR Division including data calls, reporting and workforce analysis.
• You will conduct major workforce studies, surveys, and labor market research to support NSWC PHD Human Capital strategic initiatives.
• You will serve as the focal point for HR program effectiveness efforts such as process documentation, Inspector General preparation, internal audits and internal automated tool development and support.
• You will serve as the NSWC PHD Warfare Center Demonstration Project Program Manager managing DEMO performance management, and Incentive Payout strategy development and execution.
• You will be responsible for supporting HR Information Systems including Billet (BIN) management and command responses to Headquarters HR related data calls and requirements.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: researching, analyzing, and providing recommendations on Human Resources issues and Human Capital strategies to senior executive leadership; serving as a subject matter expert, including evaluating organizational structures and reorganizations; managing or administering Personnel Demonstration Project (DEMO) pay pools, performance management, and incentive payout strategies; utilizing and extracting data from core Federal HR Information Systems; performing workforce trend analysis, statistical reporting, and managing privileged user access control; leading cross-functional HR teams and collaborate across organizational boundaries to build customer-focused solutions; and representing command or agency positions in formal meetings, audits, and negotiations with external stakeholders. B. I do not have the specialized experience described above. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.