Job Title:
Human Resources Specialist (Human Resources Development)
Company: US Department of Defense
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Created: 2026-03-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Human Resources Specialist (Human Resources Development) Position may be filled at any location below: Whitehall, OH: $111,065 - $144,386 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785 - $158,322 Tracy, CA: $133,060 - $172,980 Richmond, VA: $111,183 - $144,540 Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785 - $158,322 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284 - $152,471 Accepting applications until 03/23/2026. Salary: $106,437 to $172,980 per year. See summary section for more salary information. Pay scale & grade: GS 13 Locations: 1 vacancy in the following locations: Tracy, CA Battle Creek, MI Whitehall, OH New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA Remote job: No Telework eligible: Yesas determined by the agency policy. Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Appointment type: Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: 13 Job family (Series): 0201 Human Resources Management Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Other Drug test: No Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: DLAJ1T-26-12911341-MP Control number: 861144400 Duties Serves in DLA Human Resources, Training as project officer and senior subject matter expert for a variety of initiatives, projects, programs, and policies. Assists the Training Director, Deputy Director, and Training Division Chief in the creation and implementation of enterprise DLA Human Resource Development programs and objectives in training and workforce development. Serves as action officer for the interpretation, coordination, and implementation of agency policies and procedures in the areas of training and career development. Reviews training operations and requirements to determine actions needed to address problem areas and increase program effectiveness. Assesses new Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency requirements to determine impact on DLA Human Resource Development policies, plans, and procedures. Develops new and modifies plans, programs, and procedures that result in significant changes in program operations which may serve as a basis for future guidelines. Briefs executive level management on Human Resource Development programs, projects, procedures, and policy initiatives. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Flexible Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive / No Access Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information. Qualifications To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Contributing analysis or research in the development or review of training policy or programs. Assisting with project management to establish, review, or alter workforce development or training programs. Assisting in the design of training programs to ensure alignment towards organizational goals or agency strategic plans 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 substitution may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information 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. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Decision Making Reading Comprehension Reasoning Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.