Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)

Summary About the Position: This position is located in Falls Church, VA. This is not a remote position. Incumbent will serve as an expert technical advisor on matters related to pay administration. Responsibilities Analyze, interpret, develop, and/or implement Federal law, regulations, policies, and agency or Service-specific guidance involving compensation administration to determine the impact to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) healthcare readiness mission. Serve as the DHA subject matter expert and provide advice on the use of Federal compensation flexibilities required to recruit, manage, and retain employees in critical healthcare occupations. Collaborate with Major Subordinate Commands, Medical Treatment Facilities senior staff, and leadership to determine staffing needs, salary structures, and compensation packages to develop policies and procedures. Provide assistance and guidance to Networks on DHA compensation policies and issues. Provide authoritative interpretation and instructions on compensation laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and develop guidance on appropriate course of action to resolve difficult and unusual compensation issues/problems. Provide compensation advisory and guidance to Medical Treatment Facilities to effect broad compensation program initiatives and application of compensation authorities. Participate in special projects, assignments, comprehensive studies, and/or working groups in other functional areas of human resources to identify and examine problems or operating issues that may impact DHA healthcare mission priorities. 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. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement 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 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 which includes 1) applying human resources regulations, policies, and guidance involving compensation administration; 2) providing advice on compensation flexibilities (e.g., Relocation, Retention, Recruitment Incentives, Title 5 Special Salary Rates, Title 38 pay authorities, etc.); 3) assisting in studies and analysis in various compensation areas, such as compensation statistics and market analysis; 4) collaborating with various government entities (OPM, DOD, VA, etc.) to develop compensation policies and procedures; and 5) leading focus groups to develop recommendations/solutions for new compensation initiatives impacting the Military Healthcare System (MHS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: Compensation Management Partnering Strategic Thinking 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-12). 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 trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.