Summary About the Position: This position is with the United States Army Reserves Command, Office of the Civilian Personnel Management Office, Office of the Director located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Responsibilities Provide expert civilian personnel management advisory and counsel to the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR), human resources officers, and command staff. Direct Headquarters Civilian Personnel Programs, including management and program analysis, manpower and budget administration, civilian human resources management, and mobilization and contingency plans. Develop briefings, talking points, executive summaries, and information papers for the Director and senior Army Reserve leadership. Interpret, develop, and direct the implementation of the Army Reserve civilian and Military Technician personnel program in accordance with laws, regulations and directives. Monitor the Defense Authorization Bill from deliberation to final signature for legislative or budgetary issues and concerns that will impact the Army Reserve. Participate as a senior advisor in resource management and strategic planning meetings that affect the function, structure, and staffing of the Army Reserve civilian workforce. Formulate official written responses to Congress, Professional Staff Members, Department of Defense, and Department of Army regarding Army Reserve statutes, policies, and issues involving civilian personnel management. Collaborate with representatives from the Department of Defense, Department of Army, Office of Personnel Management, and state and local governments on personnel projects, providing technical expertise and professional judgement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. One year of specialized experience which includes: Advising management in the areas of Civilian Personnel Management, including position management, classification, staffing, recruitment, labor relations, or management employee relations; Researching and interpreting civilian personnel laws, regulations, and directives; preparing responses to legislative or executive agency inquiries pertaining to civilian human resources; Reviewing, writing and updating Command policy; and Providing input on the effects a change in mission or resources would have on the function, structure, or staffing of the civilian workforce. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Influencing/Negotiating Leadership Personnel and Human Resources Program Management Strategic Thinking Strategic Workforce Planning Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. One year supervisory probationary period may be required. As a supervisor, you must comply with the Army Civilian Education System (CES) course and timeline requirements. The Supervisory Development Course (SDC) must be completed within one year of placement into a supervisory position. For information on CES, please visit the following website: https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/amsc/courses Credit Time for Leave Accrual may be authorized if found to be in the best interest of the government.