HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (NAF) NF-05

Human Resources Specialist (NAF) NF-05 It is the applicant's 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. The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Belvoir, VA if selected. Summary Serves as action officer and subject matter expert in a variety of personnel areas in support of the world-wide DoD Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) personnel program. Researches, develops, and coordinates civilian personnel policies applicable to all DoD NAF civilian employees. Provides well grounded policy guidance, interpretation, and advisory assistance. Analyzes unprecedented problems or unique situations and recommends solutions to the Division Chief. Developed solutions often have DoD-wide application. Provides technical expertise in one or more specialized areas of DoD NAF personnel management including staffing, classification, overseas employment, and leave and attendance. Applies a broad, multifunctional knowledge of human resources management and administration laws, regulations, policies, programs, technologies, and practices. Represents the program to senior Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service and DoD Component staff. Initiates in-depth studies, analyzes practices, trends and law, recommends policy and procedure and when approved, promulgates the program. Ensures policy interface with other DoD programs and personnel policies as appropriate. Prepares and performs presentations and briefings. As required, evaluates Component human resources programs and/or performs assistance visits. Assists in the development and accomplishment of program goals and makes recommendations for improvements. Represents DoD at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. Requirements 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 passport may be required for overseas travel 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. Progressively responsible work experience and knowledge that provides a comprehensive knowledge of two or more NAF HR functional areas, principles, practices, and the current legal, regulatory or procedural requirements in performing the duties described above. The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated ability to deal with peers in other agencies and with senior management officials within DoD in interpreting laws and policies to provide management advisory services on DoD-wide NAF personnel management. Must be able to effectively communicate orally, demonstrate strong writing skills and present findings and recommendations on research topics affecting NAF policies. 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. Experience within the past 2 years serving as the Chief of a Human Resources Office with responsibility for NAF employees or as a Chief or Human Resources Specialist at a region, HQ, or comparable level within the Department of Defense or its components. Experience participating in working groups or special projects to resolve NAF HR policy or operations issues. Experience as a Management Analyst with portfolio oversight and/or Program Analyst supporting HR modernization. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit. Education Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). 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. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See here for details. It is the applicant's 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. 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. 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 you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's 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: 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.

Created: 2026-03-05