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Human Resources Specialist (Compensation - NAF), NF-03/04

Department of Defense

Defense Human Resources Activity

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Summary

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service is the DOD enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness.

It is the applicants responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Learn more about this agency

Summary

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service is the DOD enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness.

It is the applicants responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Alexandria County, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $51,736 - $59,783 per year Pay scale & grade

NF 3

Promotion potential 4

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number NENAFCC2613040824 Control number 880924000

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. Qualified Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) candidates will receive initial consideration.

Duties

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This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level as described in PD #272 for the Human Resource Specialist (Compensation - NAF), NF-0201-04 position. Assignments are selected to ensure the development of skills and abilities needed to perform the target level duties. Completes a prescribed agenda of formal/informal classroom and on-the-job training and self-development as set forth in the individual Training Development Plan.

The employee works under closer than normal supervision wherein work is closely reviewed and detailed guidance provided. As employee progresses, supervisory control diminish until full performance level is reached.

At managements request, the incumbent may be non-competitive promoted after one year of satisfactory performance provided the target position guide is classifiable to its present title, pay plan, series, and pay band level at the time the incumbent has completed the required training, meets all regulatory and qualification requirements; and is performing the full scope of the major duties under the proper level of supervision.

Travels extensively to conduct on-site, in-depth interviews with private industry officials to obtain accurate and detailed data necessary for Full Scale, Wage Change, and Special Wage surveys as part of the Federal Wage System (FWS). Calls companies to be surveyed to set up in-person appointments in the wage survey area. Conducts follow-up work to clarify company operations, pay practices, and the accuracy of data collected. Interacts with local data collector partners, committees, and business officials visited. Conducts preparatory research regarding assigned wage areas and establishments. Pre- and post-survey work includes processing inventory reports, hearing reports, edits, and updating of the universe databases. Performs data entry and proofs data in the computer system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A valid drivers license is required
• Travel for this position up to 75% is required

Qualifications

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

Bachelors degree or higher in any discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates anticipating graduation at the end of the current semester (no later than December 2026) will meet this requirement. Transcripts must be submitted with your resume to meet this qualification.

• OR-

Demonstrated experience performing one of the following: Gathering, organizing, and recording data for surveys; interviewing executive personnel/business leaders to gather data.

All candidates must have demonstrated proficiency in their resume using computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint.

In addition to the above, highly qualified candidates will also possess the following:

A bachelors degree or higher specifically in one of the following disciplines (Candidates anticipating graduation at the end of the current semester will meet this requirement): Marketing, Business Administration/Management, Communications, Statistics, Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Psychology/Sociology, Political Science, Economics, or Public Relations.

• OR-

At least one year of demonstrated experience specifically in commissioned sales, cold-calling, telemarketing, or charitable fund-raising.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.

All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Education

Candidates using education to meet qualification requirements must include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Additional information

• A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
• The Duty Station for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Alexandria, Virginia. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.
• Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
• It is the applicants responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Discover Your Path to Success!

• Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out.
• Inside, youll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
• Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf

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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.

Benefits

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Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If youre tentatively qualified, well take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If its later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Benefits

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Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

Review our benefits

Required documents

Required Documents

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About Your Resume:

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• Other (3)
• Other (4)
• Other (5)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2613040824

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/31/2026 to receive consideration.

• 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 include in your application.

• Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details

• 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 IncludePersonal 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application

• It is the applicants responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

• Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040824

• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site.

• To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Imane Ouaouzar

Phone 520-674-2120 Email imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil Address CC-NAF-H50000 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

US

Next steps

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed

• Application Review
• Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
• If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
• Keeping You Informed
• If you provided an email address, youll receive a confirmation email letting you know weve received your application.
• As your application moves through the hiring process, well send you updates and notifications via email.
• Processing times may vary, but well do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.

Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application

• Check Your Contact Information
• If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
• Ensure You Receive Updates
• Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us.
• Make sure your mailbox isnt full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.

3. Sign Up for Text Alerts

• Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete.

Were excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

About Your Resume:

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• Other (3)
• Other (4)
• Other (5)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2613040824

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/31/2026 to receive consideration.

• 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 include in your application.

• Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details

• 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 IncludePersonal 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application

• It is the applicants responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

• Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040824

• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site.

• To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

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Agency contact information

Imane Ouaouzar

Phone 520-674-2120 Email imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil Address CC-NAF-H50000 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

US

Next steps

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed

• Application Review
• Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
• If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
• Keeping You Informed
• If you provided an email address, youll receive a confirmation email letting you know weve received your application.
• As your application moves through the hiring process, well send you updates and notifications via email.
• Processing times may vary, but well do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.

Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application

• Check Your Contact Information
• If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
• Ensure You Receive Updates
• Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us.
• Make sure your mailbox isnt full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.

3. Sign Up for Text Alerts

• Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete.

Were excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Defense Human Resources Activity

The Duty Station for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Alexandria, Virginia. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.

Agency contact information

Imane Ouaouzar

Phone 520-674-2120 Email imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil Address CC-NAF-H50000 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

US

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Learn more about what its like to work at Defense Human Resources Activity, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

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Summary

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service is the DOD enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness.

It is the applicants responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Alexandria County, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $51,736 - $59,783 per year Pay scale & grade

NF 3

Promotion potential 4

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number NENAFCC2613040824 Control number 880924000

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