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Lead Human Resources Specialist


Job Location:

Guam, us-territories - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 61712 - 61712
Posted: 9 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located at the Regional Human Resources Office Quality of Life (QOL) Programs (J9) Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Guam. The mission of JRM J9 is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all QOL programs.


Duties

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

Lead
- Communicates and helps the team meet CNIC CJRM WFR and Regional NAF HR Offices strategic plan mission vision and goals.
- Communicates assignments and deadlines for completion to the team. Responsible for assigning and managing projects and taskers to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Assists and provides guidance to the team on regulations instructions work methods practices and procedures.
- Lead the team in identifying distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities.
- In the absence of the Regional NAF HR Director incumbent may assume the responsibilities of the Regional NAF HR Director and perform duties and requirements of the position.

Classification
- Provides advice and assistance to managers and/or supervisors on classification matters for all positions assigned to their organizations. Determines appropriate title series pay band and grade levels.
- Performs complex position analysis in collaboration with managers and/or supervisors in preparation of position descriptions and crediting plans.

Recruiting/Staffing/Placement
- Provides analytical and technical guidance to managers and/or supervisors on the recruiting process staffing strategies special programs relocation and retention programs.
- Performs all required duties related to recruiting (e.g. complex position analysis to determine position and skill requirements recruiting resources areas of consideration and short and long-term recruiting needs).
- Performs all required duties related to staffing (e.g. verifies employment eligibility and qualifications ensures priority preference programs are appropriately utilized and initiates and validates personnel suitability checks).

Employee Relations
- Provides advice and assistance to and collaborates with Region and Installation staff in the area of employee relations (e.g. performance administrative discipline).
- Provides guidance to managers and/or supervisors regarding handling of employee relations issues appropriate action(s) to be taken and prepares required letters and/or documents.

Benefits
- Performs all required duties including providing advice and assistance on matters related to benefits program administration (e.g. insurance (medical dental life) Long Term Disability Workers Compensation (WC) Family Medical Leave Act Retirement 401(k)).
- Explains options to employees regarding benefits prior federal Government service leave options service computation dates etc.

General
- Serves as Regional NAF HR liaison working closely with Regional APF HR staff on issues/actions affecting both APF and NAF employees.
- Develops and presents subject area specific training to both internal and external customers.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of background investigation to include National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  • This position is ad-hoc/situational telework eligible.
Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge skills and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. 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 ( Applicants qualifying based on education time in grade credentials certification training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma) personnel action or SFS0 credentials statement of service certification training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. 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.

Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR theories concepts and/or practices to perform a variety of difficult and complex assignments in the areas of classification recruiting employee relations benefits and/or retirement. Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations serviced to perform the full range of HR services. Knowledge of HR laws; and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) DoD Department of the Navy (DON) CNIC and various federal government HR policies regulations and procedures related to functionally specific areas of HR. Ability to lead and direct the work of others. Ability to interpret and apply OPM classification guidelines and policies to assist managers and/or supervisors in developing position descriptions and determine appropriate title series and pay band/grade level. Ability to identify and determine position and skill requirements to create crediting plans to use in applicant qualification process. Ability to interpret policy and regulations to provide advice regarding employee relations. Ability to provide advice and perform tasks associated with benefits program administration. Ability to interpret retirement plan provisions; review and verify service information. Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (e.g. SAPHR Defense Civilian Personnel Data System). Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Word Excel Power Point Outlook) and database management systems to accurately capture and analyze data. Ability to analyze develop maintain and present accurate reports and records military style instructions and documents. Ability to develop and effectively deliver oral presentations briefings and/or training. Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

No positive education requirements for this position.

Additional information

Some positions have special these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.

All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks.

Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service ( are required to participate in direct deposit.

Selectees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Access to certain federal facilities require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star). See for details.

The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees whether on or off duty cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Military members and their families have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce. ***Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.***

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color national origin religion sex age mental or physical disability genetic information reprisal marital status political affiliation sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to:
to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate.

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.


Required Experience:

IC