Human Resources Spec (Perf/Awards)

Your tasks

You will serve as a Human Resources Spec (Perf/Awards) and be responsible for a wide variety of issues which range from routine to highly complex. The position provides technical support to the customers, employees and management officials/supervisors. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Provide guidance on civilian awards and performance programs to employees, supervisors, and managers to ensure actions are completed correctly and in accordance with policy. Assist with performance plan establishment, mid-year and final guidelines and processes. Provides input on the impact of changes or other situations involving performance program. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the performance program and program participation. Conduct training on awards or performance programs for HR staff and supervisors to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. Respond to inquiries from employees, supervisors, and managers regarding awards and performance matters to provide timely customer service and resolve issues. Provide advice and guidance on unique or controversial issues involving awards and performance. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Providing advice and guidance on employee awards, recognition programs, or performance management processes to managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Reviewing and evaluating award nominations, personnel actions, or program documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established requirements. Developing, interpreting, or delivering policies, procedures, training materials, or briefings related to human resources programs or administrative functions. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and recommend improvements to support organizational objectives. Responding to customer inquiries, resolving program issues, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of human resources services.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This not a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Other

This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12, Human Resources Spec (Perf/Awards) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CIVILIAN WORKFORCE RELATIONS BRANCH PSC-CPM-2 in Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, or Norfolk,VA