Human Resource Specialist (Staffing)

Serves as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist, performing basic but progressively more difficult assignments under the direction of a manager, or more experienced HR Professional. Tasks and assignments require the application of HR concepts, principles, regulations and policy. Participates in the application of merit systems principles to assist managers to attract a high quality and diverse workforce.

Major duties

The HR Specialist under the general direction of more experienced HR Professionals performs the following duties utilizing the application of HR concepts, principles, regulations and policies: Applies merit systems principles to attract, develop, manage, and retain a high quality and diverse workforce. Provides employment, staffing, and compensation services to fill paraprofessional, professional, technical, specialized, and related support positions; plans, coordinates and implements approved organizational structures that support desired grade/band levels and career pathways; assists managers and supervisors by providing advisory guidance on title, series, and grade/band levels; application of pay flexibilities, and assists management in developing crediting plans as well as other documentation necessary for the recruitment and placement of well-qualified candidates in internal or external competitive staffing actions. The incumbent may conduct research in the application of HRM laws, rules, regulations, policies, precedent, decisions, etc. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects. Drafts and builds job vacancy announcements for the various/multiple Occupational Job Series for publishing and generates/issues candidate referral lists. Evaluates applications and resumes for qualification, eligibility for special hiring authorities, adjudicates veteran's preference and initiates medical/security clearances. Issues tentative/firm offers, initiates new hire actions in Workforce Transformation and Tracking System and processes personnel actions within Federal Personnel and Payroll System. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility. Participates in development of creative results-driven approaches to recruitment and placement, employment, compensation, continuous learning, or employee and labor-management relations. Supports the communication between client organizations and the processing center by researching and coordinating technical requirements to ensure personnel actions are forwarding to the processing center for final action. Consults with managers to determine short and long-term recruitment needs. Contacts typically include both internal and external customers (i.e., FAA HR community, business partners, payroll, IT, and other agencies) as appropriate. Ensures personnel actions are annotated with the appropriate nature of action, legal authority, pay, and remarks; collects/analyzes data and information concerning time-to-fill metrics and accuracy of personnel actions. May participate in new employee orientation sessions and special programs/projects. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approaches. Typically receives guidance on selecting approaches from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. May develop and deliver briefings, status reports, and correspondence to managers and employees to foster understanding of policies, procedures, trends, problems and recommendations. Assists management by researching and gathering documents associated with Equal Employment Opportunity complaints, Freedom of Information Act requests, and drafting initial responses to Congressional complaints or applicant inquiries. Refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable. Work typically is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference ¿ U.S. Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ To qualify for this position at the FV-G level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, FV-F or FG/GS-5/7/9 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position Specialized experience includes: Experience counseling applicants, employees, and/or managers on varying issues related to recruitment, compensation, position management and other situations related to human resource management. OR To qualify with education only a successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Must be gained from an accredited college or university. To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Incomplete Applications: Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Education

If you are qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.