Human Resources Specialist (NAF)
US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency · Department of the Army
This job in plain English
This is a Human Resources Specialist job with the U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency, based at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. It supports the Army's Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) employees and is a full-time, permanent role with one open position. The job is not remote, but telework is allowed as the agency's policy decides, and occasional travel may be expected.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals who have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for at least three continuous years before starting federal service can apply. You must also live within a 50-mile commuting area of Aberdeen Proving Ground.
What you would do
- Give full HR services to managers and employees
- Advise managers and employees on complex personnel issues
- Handle staffing, pay, training, benefits, and labor relations work
- Apply NAF employment rules and regulations to resolve issues
- Train, direct, and oversee a team of lower-graded HR staff when needed
Do you qualify for NF-4?
With experience: You need at least 18 months of work experience in an HR office. It must cover at least two of these: staffing, recruitment, position classification, management employee relations, labor relations, or training. You also need experience analyzing and resolving complex HR problems. This experience must be at about the NF-03 level, meaning similar in difficulty and complexity to the next lower pay band.
With education: This job does not have an education requirement.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, two pages or less and 5 MB or less, PDF recommended
- Professional references with name, email, and phone number recommended
- Supporting documents for any eligibility you claim, such as DD-214, SF-50, or performance appraisal
- Optional: cover letter, training certificates, transcripts, or professional certification
How you will be rated: An automatic questionnaire first checks your basic qualifications. HR staff then review your resume, documents, and questionnaire answers against the job requirements. Incomplete answers, missing questionnaire responses, or overstated experience can make you ineligible or affect your consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less and clearly show your HR experience.
- The announcement lists two deadline times, 3:00 PM and 11:59 PM Eastern, so plan to submit early. Uploads can take hours to clear virus scans.
- Answer every questionnaire item, since missing answers can make you ineligible.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Incentives and relocation: Incentives will not be paid. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- Direct deposit and Social Security card required
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
- Suitability/fitness background check
- E-Verify employment check
- One-year probationary period may be required
- Complete CHRA NAF Career Path I within 18 months of placement
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $75,000 – $80,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Aberdeen, Maryland
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Human Resources Management (0201)
- Announcement
- O1NAFBG-26-13104048
More jobs like this
-
Social Security Administration · Woodlawn, Maryland$143,913 – $187,093 per year GS-14 PermanentAgency employees onlyCloses in 10 days
-
National Nuclear Security Administration · Washington, District of Columbia and 2 more$90,925 – $139,684 per year NQ-3 PermanentFederal employees (competitive service) +8Closes in 2 days
-
Naval Air Systems Command · Patuxent River, Maryland$143,913 – $197,200 per year NM-5 PermanentSpecial hiring authorities +6Closes in 3 days
-
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Woodlawn, Maryland$121,785 – $158,322 per year GS-13 PermanentDisplaced federal employeesCloses in 3 days
-
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Woodlawn, Maryland$102,415 – $133,142 per year GS-12 PermanentDisplaced federal employeesCloses in 9 days