Human Resources Specialist

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Millington (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) in Millington, TN seeks an HR Specialist to service the Family Readiness Program (N91). The role focuses on recruitment, processes personnel actions, and advising managers on staffing strategies within CNIC NAF HQ and regional offices.

The candidate will participate in management development programs and support intern placements, requiring strong HR knowledge, data analysis, and effective communication in a federal government setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of specialized HR experience in a HR office.
• Knowledge of HR theories, concepts, and practices in classification, recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, and retirement.
• Knowledge of CNIC structure and mission(s) of serviced organizations to provide full HR services.
• Knowledge of HR laws and DoD, CNIC, OPM, DON policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret OPM classification guidelines to assist managers in developing position descriptions.
• Ability to analyze resource requirements and develop training plans for management programs.
• Proficient use of HRIS (e.g., SAPHR, DCPS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical work in recruitment, selection, and placement within the Family Readiness Program.
• Advise managers on recruiting strategies, processes, and relocation programs (PCS).
• Process personnel actions using CNIC NAF SAPHR system.
• Ensure accurate payments related to recruiting actions and PCS claims.
• Contribute to MLDP and Intern Program efforts for management development.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

OPM classification knowledge

SAPHR / HRIS

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentations

Oral and written communication

Tools

SAPHR

Defense Civilian Personnel Data System

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR) Branch; Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Millington, TN. Incumbent serves as a Headquarter (HQ) HR Specialist servicing the Family Readiness Program (N91).

Duties

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In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Performs analytical and technical work in recruitment, selection, and placement of employees to fill vacancies within the Family Readiness Program (N91).
• Serves as SME and provides analytical and technical advice and guidance to managers and/or supervisors on recruiting strategies and process, special programs, and relocation (e.g., Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and retention programs.
• Performs all required duties related to recruiting (e.g., complex position analysis to determine position and skill requirements, recruiting resources, areas of consideration, and short and long-term recruiting needs; and working with managers and/or supervisors to prepare crediting plans).
• Initiates requests for personnel action by utilizing the CNIC NAF personnel database Systems, Applications and Products Human Resources (SAPHR) for recruitment, employee personnel data changes, processing of awards, etc.
• Ensures accurate and timely payments related to recruiting actions and PCS claims. Provides advice and guidance on PCS related issues to CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff.
• Serves as a member of the Management and Leadership Development Program (MLDP) and Intern Program (IP) team responsible for administering a program to train and develop individuals for placement into CNIC NAF HQ and/or Regional management positions (MLDP) and to recruit and place undergraduate and graduate level students into non-supervisory functional positions within organizations at CNIC HQ (IP).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to self-relocate to reside within a 50-mile radius of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South, Millington, TN.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possess the following:

• Three years of specialized HR experience (e.g. skill in applying HR principles, concepts, and practices, process personnel actions, prepare job descriptions and review qualification requirements) working in a HR office.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR theories, concepts, and/or practices to perform a variety of difficult and complex assignments in the areas of classification, recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, and/or retirement.
• Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations serviced to perform the full range of HR services.
• Knowledge of HR laws; and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), CNIC, and various federal government HR policies, regulations, and procedures related to functionally specific areas of HR.
• Ability to interpret and apply OPM classification guidelines and policies to assist managers and/or supervisors in developing position descriptions and determine appropriate title, series, and pay band/grade level.
• Ability to identify and determine position and skill requirements to create crediting plans to use in applicant qualification process.
• Ability to analyze resource requirements to identify key positions/competencies and develop training plans/developmental assignments for use with management development programs and/or intern programs.
• Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (e.g., SAPHR, Defense Civilian Personnel Data System).
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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