Job Description
The Lead HR Specialist (GS-12) position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, part of the DHA San Antonio Market in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This role provides day-to-day leadership and workload management for the HR team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
You will coach team members, coordinate training, and solve complex HR problems. The position involves reviewing personnel actions, monitoring production systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance across major HR programs including awards, performance management, incentives, and payroll setting for physicians.
You will conduct studies on staffing levels, workload, and organizational structure, and develop recommendations for reorganizations and manpower adjustments.
Qualification
To qualify for this GS-12 Lead HR Specialist position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Experience must include leadership and team development, preparing HR reports, processing personnel actions, advising managers on HR procedures, and supporting programs related to awards, payroll setting for physicians, performance management, or incentives.
- US citizenship is required.
- One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
- Specialized experience includes leadership and team development, preparing HR reports, processing personnel actions, advising managers on HR procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting programs related to awards, payroll setting for physicians, performance management, and/or incentives.
- No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
- Volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations is credited.
- Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts required if qualifying based on education.
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must register with Selective Service.
Role Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership, workload management, coaching, training coordination, and problem-solving support for the HR team.
- Review personnel actions, monitor production systems, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support managers across HR programs: awards, performance, incentives, PDPP, SSR, VERA/VSIP, background checks, sponsorship.
- Conduct studies on staffing levels, workload, organizational structure, and efficiency; develop recommendations for reorganizations and manpower adjustments.
- Serve as key advisor to managers and employees on training programs, IDPs, compensation issues, special salary rates, incentives, and HR policy interpretation.
- Work with DHA CoE, EEO, SJA, and other entities to gather information, respond to inquiries, support appeals, manage FECA and labor-management activities.
- Ensure smooth HR operations and alignment with organizational goals.
Conditions & Requirements
Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination based on background investigation.
- Personnel Security Investigation required.
- Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide recognized exemption.
- Immunization screening required; Hepatitis B immunization required for positions with direct patient contact.
- One-year probationary period required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Position designated as Mission Essential; must report during emergencies.
- Selection subject to DoD referral system for displaced employees.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs not authorized.
Benefits
Federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Additional Information
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation; all US citizens may apply.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Reemployed annuitants may be considered; see Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship.
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Agency contact: Army Applicant Help Desk; address: JT-DD83DB CENTRAL DHN
- BROOKE, DO NOT MAIL, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
- Application status can be checked in the official application portal account.
- Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear virus scan.
About Company
The Department of Defense (DoD) is the largest employer in the US federal government, providing national security and support to military personnel and their families. Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA) deliver healthcare services to service members, retirees, and dependents. Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is a premier military medical center offering advanced care and a collaborative work environment for HR professionals supporting healthcare operations. DHA, San Antonio Market, Brooke Army Medical Center is named as the hiring organisation for the Lead HR Spec post.
FAQs
What type of HR experience is required for the Lead HR Specialist position at Brooke Army Medical Center?
You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, including leadership and team development, preparing HR reports, processing personnel actions, advising managers on HR procedures, and supporting programs like awards, payroll setting for physicians, performance management, or incentives.
Can education substitute for experience for this GS-12 Lead HR Specialist role?
No, substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position. You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone.
Is telework or remote work available for this Lead HR Specialist position?
No, telework is not eligible and this is not a remote job. The position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and requires onsite presence.
What documents are required to apply for this Lead HR Specialist job?
You need a resume (two pages or less), responses to the online questionnaire, and proof of eligibility. Optional documents include a cover letter and most recent performance appraisal. Transcripts are required if you rely on education, but education cannot substitute for experience.
How long is the probationary period for this federal HR position?
This position requires a one-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
What immunizations are required for this position at Brooke Army Medical Center?
You must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact. Other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Is relocation assistance available for this Lead HR Specialist role?
No, payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized for this position.
How will my application be evaluated for this Lead HR Specialist job?
After the announcement closes, your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire responses will be reviewed to determine if you meet the qualification requirements. Veterans and Military Spouses are considered along with all other candidates.