GS-0201

Human Resources Management

Positions that advise on, administer, supervise, or perform work in the various human resources management functional areas including recruitment, classification, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, and workforce development.

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0201

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

🎖️Tips for Veterans

✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
✓Veterans preference: Claim your 5 or 10-point preference.
✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-0201

NavyPS

★★★★★Match

Personnel Specialist

Strong HR foundation. Large-scale personnel management experience is valuable.

Skills:

Personnel AdministrationPay SystemsBenefits

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9

Air Force3F0X1

★★★★★Match

Personnel

Direct translation to federal HR positions. OPM, DoD HR agencies, all federal agencies hire.

Skills:

Personnel ManagementRecords ManagementHR SystemsBenefits Administration

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9GS-11

Army42A

★★★★★Match

Human Resources Specialist

Strong foundation but federal HR significantly differs from military HR. Federal requires learning OPM regulations, merit system principles, civilian labor law, MSPB procedures, and union relations - none of which exist in military HR. Admin skills transfer well; legal framework does not. Expect learning curve.

Skills:

Personnel ManagementBenefits AdministrationEmployee Relations

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9GS-11

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
•Manage recruitment and staffing processes
•Conduct position classification and job analysis
•Administer employee benefits programs
•Provide guidance on employee and labor relations
•Facilitate workforce planning and development
•Process personnel actions and maintain records
•Advise managers on HR matters and regulations
•Conduct training and development programs
•Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations

🎯Key Competencies

HR Program Management

Ability to plan and administer HR programs.

Staffing

Skill in recruitment, assessment, and placement.

Classification

Knowledge of position classification and job analysis.

Employee Relations

Ability to advise on conduct, performance, and discipline.

Labor Relations

Skill in working with unions and labor agreements.

Benefits Administration

Knowledge of federal benefits programs.

HR Policy

Ability to interpret and apply HR laws and regulations.

Consultation

Skill in providing HR guidance to managers.

Data Analysis

Ability to analyze HR metrics and workforce data.

HRIS Systems

Proficiency in HR information systems.

🔑Resume Keywords

Administer employee benefits programsAdvise managers on HR matters and regulationsConduct position classification and job analysisConduct training and development programsDevelop and implement HR policies and proceduresEnsure compliance with HR laws and regulationsFacilitate workforce planning and developmentHuman Resources ManagementManage recruitment and staffing processesProcess personnel actions and maintain recordsProvide guidance on employee and labor relations

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