Human Resources Specialist
- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Washington, D.C
- Posted
- Nov 29, 2022
- Closes
- Dec 01, 2022
- Function
- Human Resources
- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Duties
This position serves as a Human Resources Specialist assigned to the Operations Division, Human Resources Staff, and Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) and provides the full range of human resources services for EOUSA and/or the United States Attorney's Offices (USAOs). The EOUSA and the collective USAOs are composed of approximately 12,000 employees located in 94 offices throughout the United States. Typical duties include:
-Provide HR advisory and technical services to a group of assigned USAOs and/or EOUSA staffs.
-Determine recruitment strategies and post job opportunity announcements utilizing the USA Staffing system.
-Review applications for qualifications and eligibilities and issue certificates of eligibles.
-Prepare assessment tools such as job analysis worksheets and assessment questionnaires.
-Provide advice on basic employee benefits, pay setting, and leave administration laws related to new hires.
-Provide management with a wide range of flexible and innovative strategies in administering staffing and placement activities.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
GS-13: To be qualified at the GS-13 level, applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in federal service applying Federal human resource laws and regulations including Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion; building vacancy announcements including advising on specialized experience requirements and other qualifications; evaluating candidates for qualifications and eligibilities and issuing selection certificates; determining complex pay setting for new hires; utilizing a variety of recruitment programs such Schedule A, Veteran Authorities, etc.; and advising management on the most complex and difficult Federal staffing issues.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Education
May not qualify based on education.
Additional information
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Special Employment Consideration- Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, please click the link below.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
This position serves as a Human Resources Specialist assigned to the Operations Division, Human Resources Staff, and Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) and provides the full range of human resources services for EOUSA and/or the United States Attorney's Offices (USAOs). The EOUSA and the collective USAOs are composed of approximately 12,000 employees located in 94 offices throughout the United States. Typical duties include:
-Provide HR advisory and technical services to a group of assigned USAOs and/or EOUSA staffs.
-Determine recruitment strategies and post job opportunity announcements utilizing the USA Staffing system.
-Review applications for qualifications and eligibilities and issue certificates of eligibles.
-Prepare assessment tools such as job analysis worksheets and assessment questionnaires.
-Provide advice on basic employee benefits, pay setting, and leave administration laws related to new hires.
-Provide management with a wide range of flexible and innovative strategies in administering staffing and placement activities.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
- You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
- If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
- Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
- You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
GS-13: To be qualified at the GS-13 level, applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in federal service applying Federal human resource laws and regulations including Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion; building vacancy announcements including advising on specialized experience requirements and other qualifications; evaluating candidates for qualifications and eligibilities and issuing selection certificates; determining complex pay setting for new hires; utilizing a variety of recruitment programs such Schedule A, Veteran Authorities, etc.; and advising management on the most complex and difficult Federal staffing issues.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Education
May not qualify based on education.
Additional information
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Special Employment Consideration- Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, please click the link below.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.