HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent independently provides highly complex human resources (HR) management advisory and technical services on the most important and substantive organizational functions and work practices to the Department of Defense (DOD) and Components' management and subject-matter experts. Duties Help As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Policy Development and Guidance: Develops Department of Defense (DoD) policies and program guidance on specific or emerging human resources issues, ensuring alignment with DoD strategic directives and requirements. Advisory Role and Expert Consultation: Serves as a senior advisor to DoD HR experts, senior executives, and staff, offering technical expertise on complex HR issues, interpreting laws and regulations, and recommending tailored solutions for various situations across DoD Components. Legislative Analysis and Recommendations: Evaluates new or modified legislation and regulations, providing recommendations for changes to improve DoD HR programs. Develops proposals for legislative changes that could impact HR practices across the DoD. Special Projects and Presentations: Leads or participates in special DoD-level HR projects, studies, and initiatives, preparing and delivering oral and written presentations to senior officials and other stakeholders. Training and Knowledge Transfer: Develops and delivers training on complex or emerging HR laws, regulations, and issues, ensuring that senior leaders and HR professionals across the DoD are well-informed and equipped to handle evolving challenges in human resources management. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Applying Federal position, classification principles, concepts and practices. Conducting/participating in special Agency level HR related projects and studies. Preparing and delivering training/presentations on HR related programs. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).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. Help 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. 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Created: 2026-03-04