HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MIL).

Bureau of Naval Personnel; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Naval Personnel in Millington, TN seeks a program manager to lead the Submarine/Nuclear Power Enlisted Training Program, guiding on laws, policies, and procedures. You will manage trainee lifecycles, classifications, and reclassifications, and oversee disqualification and waiver processes for submarine and nuclear duties.

The role requires strong oral and written communication, collaboration with BCNR and Congress, and the ability to coordinate pay and orders across training pipelines.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent: eligibility criteria for submarine/nuclear field duty, disqualification factors,PRP, medical standards.
• Ability to establish workflows, prioritize work, and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of submarine operating environment and personnel/equipment demands aboard submarines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary program manager for Submarine/Nuclear Power Enlisted Training Program, advising on laws, policies, and procedures.
• Manage lifecycle of nuclear field trainees including validations, classifications, station change orders, and reclassifications for attrition.
• Oversee Submarine Disqualification/Volunteer Program including disqualification packages and records.
• Act as SME and approval authority for enlisted medical waivers related to submarine/nuclear roles.
• Provide consultation for BCNR and Congressional inquiries regarding submarine or nuclear communities.
• Monitor personnel reports and command communications to ensure timely pay and orders.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Program/Project management

Policy and regulations knowledge

Training program oversight

Interviews and briefings

Tools

Enlisted Assignment Information System

My Navy Assignment (MNA)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Duties

• You will serve as the primary program manager for the Submarine/Nuclear Power Enlisted Training Program, providing authoritative advice and guidance on all governing laws, policies, and procedures.


• You will manage the complete lifecycle of nuclear field trainees, including validating records, assigning classifications, processing station change orders, and handling reclassifications for students who attrite.


• You will oversee all aspects of the Submarine Disqualification/Volunteer Program, including managing disqualification packages, maintaining records, and coordinating the screening and conversion process for service members.


• You will act as the subject matter expert and approval authority for all enlisted medical waivers related to submarine duty, nuclear field duty, ionizing radiation exposure, and firefighting roles.


• You will utilize a variety of computer software systems and programs (Enlisted Assignment Information System; My Navy Assignment (MNA), Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Power Point).


• You will provide consultation and official recommendations for Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) and Congressional inquiries concerning submarine or nuclear field communities.


• You will monitor personnel reports and command communications to ensure timely and accurate pay, personnel actions, and issuance of orders for service members in submarine and nuclear field training pipelines.

Duties

• You will serve as the primary program manager for the Submarine/Nuclear Power Enlisted Training Program, providing authoritative advice and guidance on all governing laws, policies, and procedures.


• You will manage the complete lifecycle of nuclear field trainees, including validating records, assigning classifications, processing station change orders, and handling reclassifications for students who attrite.


• You will oversee all aspects of the Submarine Disqualification/Volunteer Program, including managing disqualification packages, maintaining records, and coordinating the screening and conversion process for service members.


• You will act as the subject matter expert and approval authority for all enlisted medical waivers related to submarine duty, nuclear field duty, ionizing radiation exposure, and firefighting roles.


• You will utilize a variety of computer software systems and programs (Enlisted Assignment Information System; My Navy Assignment (MNA), Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Power Point).


• You will provide consultation and official recommendations for Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) and Congressional inquiries concerning submarine or nuclear field communities.


• You will monitor personnel reports and command communications to ensure timely and accurate pay, personnel actions, and issuance of orders for service members in submarine and nuclear field training pipelines.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.


• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.


• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.


• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov


• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.


• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.


• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.


• This is a bargaining unit position.


• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying knowledge of criteria for eligibility for submarine and nuclear field duty, factors requiring disqualification including substance abuse policies, Personnel Reliability Program, and medical standards for both; 2) Establishing workflows, set work priorities, and manage multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion of assignments; 3) Utilizing knowledge of the submarine operating environment, physical constraints, and unique personnel demands and manner of employment of personnel and equipment on board these highly specialized platforms; 4) Identifying, evaluating, and make recommendations regarding the training and distribution of assigned constituents; and 5) Proficient in oral and written communications to prepare and present briefings, trainings, and presentations; conduct interviews; make recommendations.

NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.