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Human Resources Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
McLean, Virginia
Closing date
May 23, 2019
TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • One year probationary period, unless previously served.
  • Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a Public Trust position. Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. You must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements and submit all required supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
  • If you are found to be among the most highly qualified candidates you will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and possible interview.
  • Time-In-Grade Requirements: Current and former Federal employees (including VEOA eligibles) must have served one-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the Federal service by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Time after Competitive Appointment: Current Federal employees must meet time after competitive appointment requirements per 5 CFR 330, Subpart E, by the closing date of the announcement.
  • You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) grade level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to:

    Research, interpret and apply applicable Federal laws, regulations and guidelines in the following HR functional areas: recruitment, staffing and placement, and classification;

    Provide authoritative advice to managers and employees on HR issues that may be complex or sensitive in nature;

    Administer HR program(s) on topics such as on-boarding and orientation, recruitment, work/life balance, targeted training, performance management, awards;

    Develop and post vacancy announcements using proactive customer service strategies including consultation with hiring managers;

    Draft a variety of documents including operating policies, position descriptions, memos and reports on a wide range of HR issues;

    Conduct classification desk audits.

    Research and process personnel and payroll actions.

    There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the VH-39 (GS-13) grade level.

    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.

    There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the VH-39 (GS-13) grade level.

    Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

    This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. If the 'cut-off' number is reached during the day, the job announcement will close on midnight of the day the application limit was reached. Learn more

    • All FCA employees are subject to the conflict of interest laws and Standards of Ethical Conduct imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report.
    • FCA's supplemental ethics regulations restrict certain FCA employees concerning their direct or indirect interests in, or connections with, Farm Credit System institutions. These rules also require all employees to obtain approval for outside employment or business activities. Please contact the HR Division for additional information on these rules.
    • FCA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
    • This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if openings in the same series and grade occur.

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    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Your resume serves as the basis for the determination of your qualifications and should highlight relevant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this position. Your resume must include the following information:

    • Paid and non-paid work experience including your position title, start and end dates (month/year) of employment, average number of hours worked per week and salary;
    • Position series and grade for Federal positions;
    • Indication of the knowledge, skills and education you have that are pertinent to this position;
    • Specific duties you have performed as a regular part of your job with indications of the level of responsibility and complexity of work;
    • Names and contact information for your current and/or previous supervisor(s).
    You must provide the information specified above in your resume to be considered for this position. Your resume must include enough detail to permit a valid determination that you meet eligibility and specialized experience requirements for each grade for which you are applying. Take a look at this online video for ideas on how to communicate your qualifications. If review of your resume and your responses to the self-assessment questions demonstrate that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lower score which may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

    Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics relevant to the duties of this position:
    Influencing /Negotiating
    Oral Communication
    Personnel and Human Resources
    Problem Solving
    Technology Applications
    Writing

    Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" (score of 85 or higher) for the position to receive priority consideration.

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    Drug test required No


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