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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers two-grade interval administrative positions that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services. This series covers, but is not limited to, the following specialties: Information Systems, Military, Classification, Compensation, Recruitment & Placement, Employee Benefits, Human Resource Development, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA) Is Not In Demand Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation otherOther    
Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) Is Not In Demand Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) In DemandIs In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Is Not In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) Is Not In Demand International Foundation for Retirement Education (InFRE) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Project Management Professional (PMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) Is Not In Demand International Society of Performance Improvement otherOther    
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) In DemandIs In Demand Association for Talent Development (ATD) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Workforce Specialist Program Is Not In Demand International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) otherOther    
SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) In DemandIs In Demand Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) mostMost    
SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) In DemandIs In Demand Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) mostMost    
Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) In DemandIs In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) In DemandIs In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Is Not In Demand Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0201 - Human Resources Management Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Human Resources Managers mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Human Resources Specialists mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Labor Relations Specialists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Management Analysts someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Training and Development Managers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission, Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) is a professional certification for those wishing to demonstrate credibility and competence in the field. Candidates for the CDMS come from a variety of backgrounds such as human resources, nursing or occupational health. A CDMS may act as a case manager for disability cases, help organize and run disability management programs for employers, and assist in the administering of employment leave and benefits. To obtain the CDMS, candidates must meet eligibility criteria and pass an exam. 

Click here to go to Professional in Human Resources (PHR) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is designed for the HR professional who focuses on program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization. Candidates should have knowledge in areas including, Business Management, Talent Planning and Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee and Labor Relations, and Learning and Development. Candidates must meet experience and/or education requirements and pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification is recognized as a professional credential for candidates who have mastered the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management in the United States. The SPHR is designed for the HR professional who plans, rather than implements, HR policy, and has ultimate accountability in the HR department, breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines and understands the business beyond the HR function and influences the overall organization. Candidates should have knowledge in areas including, Business Management and Strategy, Workforce Planning and Employment, Human Resource Development, Compensation & Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, and Risk Management. Candidates must meet experience and/or education requirements and pass a written examination.

Click here to go to Certified Manager (CM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.

Click here to go to Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The International Foundation for Retirement Education (InFRE), Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC), is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who specialize in retirement planning. InFRE requires that CRC candidates meet educational and experiential requirements, abide by the Code of Ethics, and pass an exam.

Click here to go to Project Management Professional (PMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) is an advanced skill level credential for professionals who lead and direct projects. Project Managers perform their duties under general supervision for the duration of a project and are responsible for all aspects of a project. PMPs lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. Project Management Professionals seeking certification through PMI demonstrate knowledge and experience to apply a methodology to projects that have well-defined requirements and deliverables. To apply for the PMP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. The written exam covers project management areas such as initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and professional and social responsibility. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1500 hours professional experience on a project team or 23 hours of project management education.

Click here to go to SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), is an intermediate-level credential for human resource professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functions. Candidates must meet the minimum of work and education requirements. Candidates with less than a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of three years of work experience with a HR related degree or four years of work experience with a non-HR related degree. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification is designed for HR professionals at a senior-level who operate primarily in a strategic role—developing policies and strategies, overseeing the execution of HR operations, analyzing performance metrics, and contributing to the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals. Candidates must meet minimum experiential and educational requirements. Candidate with less than bachelor's degree must have a minimum of six years in a HR role or seven years in a HR role with a non-HR related degree. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) is an entry-level HR credential. Candidates should have foundational knowledge of HR operations, recruitment and selection, benefits and compensation, human resource development and retention, employee relations, and health, safety and security. Candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Candidates must take a written examination.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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