Duties

Summary

The OIG offers potential for advancement, excellent benefits, and numerous training opportunities. We are located in 15 states throughout the U.S. Please visit our website at http://www.ig.energy.gov/ .

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Responsibilities

As a Lead Human Resources Specialist within the Office of Inspector General (OIG), you will be responsible for leading a team of Human Resources Specialists for the OIG. In this capacity, you will serve as the Technical Support Expert and focal point for delivering a broad range of Human Resources Management Services for all OIG employees to include the Senior Executive Service. The incumbent is responsible for executing all OIG Human Resources Management programs cross-cutting functional areas of responsibility to include recruitment and staffing, position classification, employee relations, performance management and compensation and benefits.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel required for training.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade restrictions must also be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of service equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position.

Appointment to this position may be subject to successful completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Applicant may qualify for this position based on specialized experience.

At the GS-14, applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include operating experience in a broad range of Human Resources Management programs including Recruitment and Placement, Position Classification, Performance Management, Employee Relations and Employee Benefits.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

Ability to lead a team of Human Resources Specialists and assistants by evaluating, reviewing, identifying, distributing, and balancing the workload.

Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of human resources management programs and services.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing for purposes of providing human resources management services.

Ability to research, interpret and understand technical material and case law.

Ability to analyze complex issues and developing solutions to problems in the area of human resources management.

Education

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, parental status, or any other non-merit factors.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration regulations. To learn more about this requirement, visit the Selective Service website's Who Must Register page.
• If you are a veteran holding a 5- or 10-point preference status, or you have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service, you may apply for this position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). If applying under this provision, a copy of your DD-214, SF-15 or proof of preference must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in denial of requested veterans preference. Additional information on veterans preference is available at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter/ .
• If you are a displaced or soon-to-be displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under CTAP/ICTAP for opportunities for which you are well-qualified at the same or lower grade level (not for promotion consideration). If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of the agency RIF notice or certificate of expected separation, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 showing position, grade level and duty location. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if they earn a minimum score of 85 (prior to the assignment of applicable veterans preference points). For more information on CTAP/ICTAP eligibility requirements, please visit http://www.opm.gov/ctap .
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

To learn more about the Office of Inspector General, please visit http://www.ig.energy.gov/ or visit the Department's website at http://www.energy.gov/ .

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application will be rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. If your resume is incomplete, or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be adjusted.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.

• ALL APPLICANTS: Resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
• Current/former Federal employees: Most recent SF-50 if you are a current Federal civilian employee and/or reinstatement eligible. To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show series, grade, and position type occupied. If your most recent SF 50 is not your highest grade held, attach the SF 50 showing your highest grade/step held, along with your most recent SF 50.
• Displaced Federal employees: ICTAP/CTAP documentation .
• Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 .
• Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
  
  All supplemental material must be received by the closing date and be sent to either the contact address or fax number identified below and must include the announcement number for which applying. We advise you to fax supplemental material because failure to receive required documentation needed to evaluate your application by the closing date may result in your application not be considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.