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Human Resources Specialist Civilian Awards Administrator)

United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair
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Washington, District of Columbia, USPosted 5 days ago

Role Overview

United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair is hiring a mid-level Human Resources Specialist Civilian Awards Administrator). This is a full-time role in Washington. Part of United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair's Security hiring, posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Security roles is $80k-$122k (based on 140 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12, Human Resources Specialist Civilian Awards Administrator) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF CIVILIAN WORKFORCE RELATIONS in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

This position is open to current US Coast Guard employees in the local commuting area of Washington, D.C.Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

  • Providing advice and guidance on employee awards, recognition programs, or performance management processes to managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Reviewing and evaluating award nominations, personnel actions, or program documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established requirements.
  • Developing, interpreting, or delivering policies, procedures, training materials, or briefings related to human resources programs or administrative functions.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and recommend improvements to support organizational objectives.
  • Responding to customer inquiries, resolving program issues, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of human resources services.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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:This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.Employment Type: OTHER

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How do I apply for the Human Resources Specialist Civilian Awards Administrator) position at United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair?

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Where is the Human Resources Specialist Civilian Awards Administrator) position at United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair located?

This position is based in Washington. United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Human Resources Specialist Civilian Awards Administrator) at United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair earn?

United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Human Resources Specialist Civilian Awards Administrator) role at United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair posted?

This role was posted on June 25, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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