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Human Resources Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy · Panama City, Florida

Federal agencyNF-04
At a glance

A job with Commander, Navy Installations Command in Panama City, Florida. It pays $66,784$70,958 per year at grade NF-04. Applications close on Sep 21, 2026 — 5 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Open to the public
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
  • MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Workforce Planning and Employment: Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors on all NAF HR matters as well as consultation on developing, implementing, and evaluating sourcing, recruitment, hiring, orientation, succession planning, retention, and organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the most effective alignment of HR systems to support strategic goals and objectives within their organizations.
  • Illustrations include but are not limited to the following: Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors with identifying appropriate pay ranges, organization/position structures, classification changes, employee evaluation, retention strategies, impact and associated actions to assure compliance with all regulatory HR guidance for the non-appropriated funds.
The original posting

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About the role

The incumbent serves as the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resource Specialist for NAF Fleet and Family Readiness Programs within Commander Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE), on NSA Panama City, FL.

Incumbent is the primary technical advisor on NAF HR and requires interfacing, coordinating, planning and scheduling with the Region, NAF managers and employees to provides HR services at the installation level.

What you will do

  • In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
  • MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Workforce Planning and Employment: Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors on all NAF HR matters as well as consultation on developing, implementing, and evaluating sourcing, recruitment, hiring, orientation, succession planning, retention, and organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the most effective alignment of HR systems to support strategic goals and objectives within their organizations.
  • Illustrations include but are not limited to the following: Advises and assists managers and/or supervisors with identifying appropriate pay ranges, organization/position structures, classification changes, employee evaluation, retention strategies, impact and associated actions to assure compliance with all regulatory HR guidance for the non-appropriated funds.
  • Provide products and services for a wide variety of employee categories that involve different systems with different statutory and regulatory authorities.
  • Utilizes the CNIC NAF personnel database Systems, KRONOS, ADP, Applications and Products Human Resources (SAPHR) to prepare and maintain all employee records, generate reports and analyze data.
  • This includes but not limited to recruitment, employee personnel data changes, benefits, evaluations, processing of awards, disciplinary actions, time and attendance.
  • Performs all required duties related to recruiting and provides assistance to managers in the areas of Recruiting/ Staffing and Retention, to include, conducting strategic consultations, developing job analyses, posting vacancy announcements, areas of consideration, determining minimum qualifications, rating and ranking applicants, and generating certificates.
  • Analyzes labor market for trends that impact the ability to meet workforce requirements and assess skill sets of internal workforce and external labor market to determine the availability of qualified candidates.
  • Administer pre and post-offer employment activities (for example: employment negotiations, offer letters, background and suitability checks, complete I-9/e-Verify process and Permanent Change of Station (PCS), onboarding).
  • Human Resources Development: Develops implements and evaluates activities and programs that address performance appraisal, talent and performance management to ensure that the knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance of the workforce meet current and future organizational and individual needs.
  • Illustrations include but are not limited to the following: Conducts needs assessment to identify and establish priorities regarding human resource development activities ensuring compliance with all regulatory HR guidance for the non-appropriated funds.
  • Develops, selects, implements and evaluates employee, management and supervisory training programs (for example: Benefits, retirement, leadership skills, writing position descriptions, evaluating employees, interview techniques, harassment prevention, employee relations) to increase individual and organizational effectiveness.
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates talent management programs that include assessing and managing talent, performance management programs, developing career paths, and managing the placement of high-potential employees.
  • Labor and Employee Relations Develops, implements, administers, and evaluates the workplace in order to maintain relationships and working conditions that balance employer/employee needs and rights in support of the organization's goals and objectives.
  • (For example, performance, discipline, Union activities, Unfair Labor Practices, grievances, union collective bargaining agreement implementation, reorganizations, realignments, relocations, Business Based Actions, transfer(s) of function(s)).
  • Illustrations include but are not limited to the following: Fully supports equal employment opportunity initiatives and ensures employees are respected, valued and free from harassment ensuring that Employee and Labor Relations activities are compliance with all regulatory HR guidance for the non-appropriated funds.
  • Establish, update, and communicate work-place policies and procedures (for example: employee handbook, reference guides, or standard operating procedures) and monitor their application and enforcement to ensure consistency.
  • Provides overall advice and assistance on management-employee relations, discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling, and related functions ensuring that no disparate impact or other legal issues arise.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How you will be evaluated

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire.

Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.

If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

  • The following documents may or may not be required.
  • Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
  • Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - *** Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
  • Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
  • APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
  • Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process.
  • Individuals can claim the following preferences: 1.
  • Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
  • To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
  • Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified.
  • Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
  • To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND -Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc) ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above.
  • Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

Benefits

This is a regular full-time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period - immediate enrollment and coverage available) Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave - Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved).

Sick Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) Paid Holidays - 11 Per Year Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance NAF Retirement Plan 401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3% Long Term Disability Plan Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage Medical savings account (FSA) Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants, Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!

What to expect next

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).

Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII.

An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.

Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to *** to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace.

The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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