About the opportunity
This position is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician opportunity as an HR Specialist (Classification/Staffing) located at the WA Federal HRO in Camp Murray, Washington. Advertised under announcement WA-13097908-AF-T526-0305, the role involves performing developmental or recurring assignments in recruitment, placement, classification, and position management. Incumbents assist with reviewing position-fill requests, applying qualification standards, publishing vacancy announcements, processing personnel actions through automated systems, and supporting pay-setting and workforce planning. The appointment is indefinite and temporary, with potential conversion to permanent status if funding and manning levels permit.
Salary and benefits
- Annual salary of $56,715 to $90,190 PA
- Federal employee benefits and potential incentives pending funding and approval
- Opportunity for conversion to permanent technician status without further competition if funding and manning levels permit
Who can apply?
- Must have the required general experience: ability to analyze problems, plan and organize work, and communicate effectively orally and in writing
- For GS-07: Must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, OR 1 full year of graduate-level education, or superior academic achievement
- For GS-09: Must have at least 24 months of specialized experience, OR a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related)
- Combination of post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act
Required documents
- Resume (must NOT exceed two pages, include specific required details such as contact information, hours worked per week, and employment dates with month and year, and be written in your own words)
- Transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims
- SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50) if applicable
- Cover letter (optional)
- Priority Placement Program (PPP) documentation or Military Spouse Preference documentation, if claiming preference
- Supporting documentation for Veterans' Preference, if claiming
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 23, 2026
- Application closing date: November 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new account
- Prepare a resume that adheres to the two-page limit and details your relevant work history and specialized experience in your own words
- Complete the online application and Occupational Questionnaire via USAStaffing
- Upload all required supporting documents such as transcripts and SF-50 forms
- Review your complete application package and submit it before the closing date
Additional information
- This is an indefinite excepted service position; if a Reduction-In-Force occurs, appointees have no reemployment rights
- Reemployed annuitants will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment under Section 9902(g) of Title 5, U.S.C.
- Preferred knowledge and experience includes HR systems such as DCPDS, FASClass, and USAS, as well as familiarity with manpower documents, organizational charts, and position management
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with foundational or journeyman-level human resources experience in defense, federal, or military personnel systems
- Candidates looking for a federal civil service opportunity with clearly defined grade levels (GS-07 or GS-09) and structured developmental duties
- Applicants possessing strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills who are comfortable navigating automated HR data systems
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is indefinite and temporary, meaning it carries no reemployment rights if a Reduction-In-Force (RIF) occurs
- Resumes are strictly limited to a maximum of two pages and must not be verbatim copies of the announcement text
- Relocation to Camp Murray, Washington, is required unless already local, as duties are performed on-site
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role suits individuals seeking to build or expand a career in federal human resources management within a military or defense environment. It provides structured experience in classification, staffing, and position management that can support long-term career progression within the federal civil service, while offering a stable government salary and benefits package.
Our take
Applicants with relevant HR or administrative experience who meet the specialized experience or educational requirements and are prepared to submit a concise, compliant two-page resume should seriously consider applying before the November 2026 deadline. Candidates seeking permanent guaranteed tenure from day one may find the indefinite nature of the appointment less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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