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Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)
Department of Defense
Defense Human Resources Activity
Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS)
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This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. The incumbent may be responsible for providing complex human resources management advisory and technical services on an ongoing basis to managers and component representatives proposing solutions to Department of Defense human resources issues.
Learn more about this agency
Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. The incumbent may be responsible for providing complex human resources management advisory and technical services on an ongoing basis to managers and component representatives proposing solutions to Department of Defense human resources issues.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $57,736 - $75,059 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential 11
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 75% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DHRADCPAS-26-12962760-DHA Control number 871031500
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Recent graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Clarification from the agency
Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution; Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.
Duties
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As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-7 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To be considered for a Recent Graduate appointment you must meet ONE of the following requirements:
OR
In addition to meeting the Recent Graduate eligibility requirements, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
OR
B. One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement from an accredited college or university;
OR
C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Recent Graduates Eligibility: Individuals who obtained an Associate, Bachelors, Masters, Professional, Doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate may be appointed up to 2 years after completion of education. Recent Graduates Eligibility for some Veterans: Veteran who were precluded from applying within the 2 years due to military obligation will have 2 years of eligibility from the date of completion of military service. Not to exceed 6 years from the completion of education. You must have obtained your degree on December 31, 2020 or later (The issuance of E.O. 13562-Pathways Legislation).
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims by the closing date of this announcement. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
Additional information
The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Services (DCPAS) mission is to be the enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness. DCPAS is responsible for developing and delivering civilian personnel policies and human resources solutions to strengthen the DoD civilian workforces mission readiness and enhance all aspects of the total civilian lifecycle.
This position is being filled under the Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates, Section 1116 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, Public Law 118-31.
This position is open to All U.S. Citizens with Recent Graduate eligibility: an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the two (2) years preceding the closing date of this announcement; OR a veteran, who, due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduate Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above and have a full two-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. (NOTE: This eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date on which you completed the requirements of an academic course of study).
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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12962760.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
Log into your USAJOBS account
Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf .
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
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.
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.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12962760.
Agency contact information
DHRA Servicing Team
Phone 6146920201 Email DHRS-D-DHRA@dla.mil Address Defense Human Resources Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-110
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your the documentation you submitted to support your resume. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
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.
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.
How to Apply
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12962760.
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Agency contact information
DHRA Servicing Team
Phone 6146920201 Email DHRS-D-DHRA@dla.mil Address Defense Human Resources Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-110
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your the documentation you submitted to support your resume. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Defense Human Resources Activity
The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Services (DCPAS) mission is to be the enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness. DCPAS is responsible for developing and delivering civilian personnel policies and human resources solutions to strengthen the DoD civilian workforces mission readiness and enhance all aspects of the total civilian lifecycle.
This position is being filled under the Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates, Section 1116 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, Public Law 118-31.
This position is open to All U.S. Citizens with Recent Graduate eligibility: an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the two (2) years preceding the closing date of this announcement; OR a veteran, who, due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduate Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above and have a full two-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. (NOTE: This eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date on which you completed the requirements of an academic course of study).
Agency contact information
DHRA Servicing Team
Phone 6146920201 Email DHRS-D-DHRA@dla.mil Address Defense Human Resources Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-110
US
Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. The incumbent may be responsible for providing complex human resources management advisory and technical services on an ongoing basis to managers and component representatives proposing solutions to Department of Defense human resources issues.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $57,736 - $75,059 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential 11
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 75% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DHRADCPAS-26-12962760-DHA Control number 871031500
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