Human Resources Specialist

About the Position: The primary purpose for the establishment of this job is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist for U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) performing a wide range of multi-functional staff level human resources management (HRM) functions and advisory services for assigned organizations and operating HRM management officials.

Major duties

• Serves as a senior Human Resources Specialist providing staff-level advisory services to management officials on complex civilian personnel matters.
• Interprets and applies Federal civilian personnel laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to resolve complex and sensitive HR management issues.
• Develops and recommends command-level HR policies, procedures, and implementing guidance to improve program effectiveness and compliance.
• Advises management on recruitment, placement, position classification, position management, workforce planning, and employee development.
• Provides technical guidance on employee relations matters, including performance issues, grievances, settlements, awards, and other personnel actions.
• Conducts or leads program reviews, special studies, and staff assistance visits to assess HR program effectiveness and identify corrective actions.
• Researches regulatory changes and evaluates their impact on civilian personnel programs; develops recommendations for leadership consideration.
• Serves as a staff action officer, coordinating HR plans and reports with internal and external stakeholders and reviewing personnel actions for policy compliance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes serving as a senior Human Resources Specialist performing multifaceted civilian human resources management functions for complex organizations; 1) providing technical leadership, operational oversight, and guidance across human resources program areas, including resolving complex issues and advising management officials; 2) developing, interpreting, and implementing civilian personnel policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance using applicable Federal laws, regulations, and Department of Defense and Army guidance; 3) providing expert advisory services on recruitment and placement, position classification and management, employee relations, employee development, workforce planning, performance issues, grievances, and related personnel actions; and 4) serving as a staff action officer by coordinating with command, Joint Staff, military service, and other agency stakeholders to develop plans and reports, review personnel actions, and ensure compliance with established personnel policies and guidance. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.