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Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development)


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 102415 - 102415
Posted: 6 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as a Human Resource Specialist (Workforce Development) action officer/technical resource with assigned responsibility for developing managing and fielding the Joint Staff Civilian Leader Professional Development and Training (CLPDT) policies and programs.


Duties

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT) at the GS/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

FOR GS-12:

  • Develops manages and fields the Joint Staff Civilian Leader Professional Development and Training (CLPDT) policies and programs.
  • Designs develops and implements situational analysis approaches and techniques to assess the current state of the Joint Staff Civilian Leader Professional Development and Training program for any of a variety of issues such as establishing an orientation program for new members of the workforce and requirements for developing incumbents in professional development.
  • Performs all processes related to procurement of training and training requirements student registration and confirmation quota management training completions and no-shows interface with automated tracking systems and management of SF 182 training requests for the Joint Staff.
  • Applies broad management objectives and implications of training; knowledge of incumbent development theory principles and practices; and particularly knowledge of the latest developments and applications in the field of incumbent development and training;
  • Provides management advisory services for organizations that are frequently complex new or dynamic in nature including high-level professional and managerial officials with training needs that are top priority to JS and senior leadership.
FOR GS-13:
  • Applied Federal management and Human Resources in the areas of workforce development and training principles theories and practices as these relate to Workforce and Leadership development functions;
  • Support policy reviews to garnish effectiveness of established policies and practices; coordinates and supports in the development of process improvement policy updates and or changes;
  • Provides management advisory on workforce development opportunities and programs to the leaders and employees in the organization that are frequently complex new or dynamic in nature. Advice may include high-level professional level officials to include Senior Leaders;
  • Performs all processes related to procurement of training and training requirements student registration and confirmation quota management training completions and no-shows interface with automated tracking systems and management of SF 182 training requests for the Joint Staff to include processing Government Purchase Card payments and reconciliations.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born aftermust 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: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
  • SECURITY: Employee must obtain/maintain a Critical Sensitive (Top Secret) security clearance
  • Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
  • TDY travel may be required up to 10% of the time
Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Applying Human Resource Development (HRD) learning theories concepts laws regulations and principles as well as state-of-the-art HRD theories and practices regarding career development in the application of new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate controversial or unprecedented issues and problems that arise;
  • Applying Federal management and Human Resources principles theories and practices as they relate to Human Resources Development functions;
  • Conducting policy reviews to evaluate effectiveness of current policies and practices and develop proposals to change or improve them.
You may qualify at the GS-12 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Applying Human Resource Development (HRD) learning theories concepts laws regulations and principles as well as state-of-the-art HRD theories and practices regarding career development;
  • Applied Federal management and Human Resources in the areas of workforce development and training principles theories and practices as these relate to Workforce and Leadership development functions;
  • Assisting in conducting policy reviews to evaluate effectiveness of current policies and practices;
  • Support policy reviews to garnish effectiveness of established policies and practices; coordinates and supports in the development of process improvement policy updates and or changes
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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: 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 aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see 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.

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Notes:

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: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106. DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).

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.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

IC