Human Resources Specialist (NAFDevelopmental) NF-0304
Job Location:
Pierce County, WA - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
Announcement has a 1st/ cut-off 14 July 2026 applicants that apply on or before this date may be sent first for consideration. If additional applicants are needed remaining eligible applicants may be sent upon closure of announcement.
This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Washington with the CHRA NAF CYS Service Center (C2SC).
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Provides a full range of HR services for managers and employees; advises management and employees on complex personnel issues.
- Performs extensive technical and specialized work in the areas of staffing pay administration training incentive awards performance administration employee benefits portability of benefits management employee relations and labor relations.
- Applies knowledge of regulatory compliance to address and resolve routine and complex issues requiring a thorough comprehension and experience applying and interpreting policies regulations and directives pertaining to NAF employment.
- Monitors directs trains and oversees a team of lower graded HR staff when required.
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- This is a CHRA NAF Career Path II position. Incumbent must complete the requirements for CHRA NAF Career Path II within twenty-four (24) months of placement into the position.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
NF-03 - (NAF/Developmental)
1. Possess six (6) months of work experience in a human resources office which demonstrates knowledge of at least two of the following functional human resources competencies: Staffing Recruitment Position Classification Management Employee Relations Labor Relations or Training.
2. Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and the ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
NF-04
1. Possess eighteen (18) months or more of work experience in a human resources office which demonstrates knowledge of at least two of the following functional human resources competencies: Staffing Recruitment Position Classification Management Employee Relations Labor Relations or Training.
2. Experience analyzing evaluating and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex interrelated Human Resources problems and issues.
3. Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
4. Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower pay band (NF-03).
In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:
- Possess twelve (12) months of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office.
- Completed training in Basic Staffing Customer Service Organizational Structure Basic Writing and Time Management.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to all candidates worldwide duty location is Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Washington. NF-03 Only (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 07/21/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid.
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 for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
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Required Experience:
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