Human Resources Specialist

About the Role

• Serve as a Human Resources Specialist exercising knowledge and skill in applying Human Resource methods, principles, and evaluative methods to advise and resolve moderately complex problems.
• Duties are described at the full performance GS-11 level.
• This position will be filled at the GS-07 level only.
• Noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level is authorized; pending time in grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform duties of the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.
• Advise management on a wide range of staffing issues such as workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.
• Write vacancy announcements, rate applicants, and produce referral lists.
• Maintain full visibility over all personnel actions from cradle to grave, and provide advice and assistance in all stages of the recruitment process.
• Verify employment eligibility, qualifications, salary determinations, and set pay.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
• Following human resources guidance, policies, or procedures.
• Developing job opportunity announcements.
• Utilizing an automated system to research, enter, or retrieve human resources data.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

• Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as: Human Resources Management, Program Management, or Business Administration.

OR

• Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
• Class Standing: Upper third of the graduating class.
• Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.): 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 (or 3.5 for specific courses/semesters).
• Honor Society Membership: Membership in an approved national scholastic honor society.

OR

• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Time in Grade Requirement

• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Additional Information

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position.
• If you have retired from federal service and are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information provided.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 10 - Human Resources position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests are available for individuals with disabilities.