Human Resources Specialist
As an Human Resources Specialist (HR Liaison), you will provide HR advisory services in all matters pertaining to human resources management. Functions include reasonable accommodation, pay and leave, workman's compensation, employee benefits, recruitment and staffing, employee and labor relations ensuring all actions are in accordance with agency protocols and regulations. Specific duties include:
Serve as technical specialist in leave administration to include Family Medical Leave Act, Leave Without Pay, leave sharing, military leave, annual and sick leave, and time off for special circumstances. Provide technical support and advice in benefits programs such programs as:
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI); Thrift Savings Plan (TSP); Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). Administer the Reasonable Accommodation Program to assure effective program operations. Provide advice and technical expertise to employees and supervisors in the submission of workers' compensation claims due to an occupational injury and/or disease. Advise supervisors on various recruitment options to include Merit promotions procedures, Non-Competitive hiring authorities as well as internal and external hiring regulations. Assist with Position Descriptions, Crediting plans and Job Analysis for various internal positions. Provide advice and assistance on management employee relations issues. Advise on actions concerning employee management communications, grievances and appeals, disciplinary actions and performance. Research laws and regulations and data in order to recommend solutions to problems. In-process all new employees, including processing of security clearances. Prepare personnel action items such as:
promotions, separations, retirements, etc. Train management officials on human resource policies and procedures. Draft recurring and non-recurring documents such as white papers, technical reports, manuals, directives and correspondence. Work with customers, both internal and external in such a way to enhance customer satisfaction; designs work processes and practices. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-11/12. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:
30 am-4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Human Resources Specialist, PD# 38398A/39397A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
11/13/2020. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements (unless if in the commuting area and eligible for a non-competitive hiring authority such as Schedule A, VRA, or 30% or more disabled Veterans). For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level. If you are a current VBA employee seeking reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-11 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. These requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and those applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-11 Requirements:
Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have 1 year at the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in at least two of the following:
Experience performing HR management advisory services for specific requests requiring research and applying human resources policies and practices Experience in Federal staffing and recruitment using a variety of Federal hiring authorities Experience serving as an alternate Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Experience performing position classification Experience providing guidance on labor issues regarding unfair labor practices, grievances, information requests and negotiations Advising on and drafting disciplinary and adverse actions and performance-based actions. Education Substitution:
Applicants may substitute education for the experience required to qualify at the GS-11 grade level. Education substitution of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. Graduate education must have equipped you with the competencies described in the How you will be evaluated section of the announcement. OR Equivalent combinations of Specialized Experience and Graduate Education:
To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 to qualify. GS-12 Requirements:
Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have 1 year at the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in at least two of the following:
Experience providing authoritative management advisory services, which includes researching, analyzing and evaluating issues, determining applicable precedents, and identifying the most effective approach to resolve complex human resources problems. Experience meeting and dealing with managers and employees at all levels in situations of a highly sensitive nature. Experience providing advice and guidance in the areas of classification and staffing and recruitment. Experience in recruitment using delegated examining procedures. Experience making final classification determinations and writing evaluation statements Resolving complex leave administration issues Experience serving as a Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Defending agency actions in front of a 3rd party hearing (FLRA, MSPB) Experience as the chief negotiator in labor negotiations Education Substitution:
There is no educational substitute a the GS-12 level Combining Education &
Experience:
If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information. 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; religions; 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment:
Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements:
The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serve as technical specialist in leave administration to include Family Medical Leave Act, Leave Without Pay, leave sharing, military leave, annual and sick leave, and time off for special circumstances. Provide technical support and advice in benefits programs such programs as:
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI); Thrift Savings Plan (TSP); Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). Administer the Reasonable Accommodation Program to assure effective program operations. Provide advice and technical expertise to employees and supervisors in the submission of workers' compensation claims due to an occupational injury and/or disease. Advise supervisors on various recruitment options to include Merit promotions procedures, Non-Competitive hiring authorities as well as internal and external hiring regulations. Assist with Position Descriptions, Crediting plans and Job Analysis for various internal positions. Provide advice and assistance on management employee relations issues. Advise on actions concerning employee management communications, grievances and appeals, disciplinary actions and performance. Research laws and regulations and data in order to recommend solutions to problems. In-process all new employees, including processing of security clearances. Prepare personnel action items such as:
promotions, separations, retirements, etc. Train management officials on human resource policies and procedures. Draft recurring and non-recurring documents such as white papers, technical reports, manuals, directives and correspondence. Work with customers, both internal and external in such a way to enhance customer satisfaction; designs work processes and practices. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-11/12. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:
30 am-4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Human Resources Specialist, PD# 38398A/39397A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
11/13/2020. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements (unless if in the commuting area and eligible for a non-competitive hiring authority such as Schedule A, VRA, or 30% or more disabled Veterans). For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level. If you are a current VBA employee seeking reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-11 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. These requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and those applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-11 Requirements:
Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have 1 year at the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in at least two of the following:
Experience performing HR management advisory services for specific requests requiring research and applying human resources policies and practices Experience in Federal staffing and recruitment using a variety of Federal hiring authorities Experience serving as an alternate Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Experience performing position classification Experience providing guidance on labor issues regarding unfair labor practices, grievances, information requests and negotiations Advising on and drafting disciplinary and adverse actions and performance-based actions. Education Substitution:
Applicants may substitute education for the experience required to qualify at the GS-11 grade level. Education substitution of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. Graduate education must have equipped you with the competencies described in the How you will be evaluated section of the announcement. OR Equivalent combinations of Specialized Experience and Graduate Education:
To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 to qualify. GS-12 Requirements:
Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have 1 year at the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in at least two of the following:
Experience providing authoritative management advisory services, which includes researching, analyzing and evaluating issues, determining applicable precedents, and identifying the most effective approach to resolve complex human resources problems. Experience meeting and dealing with managers and employees at all levels in situations of a highly sensitive nature. Experience providing advice and guidance in the areas of classification and staffing and recruitment. Experience in recruitment using delegated examining procedures. Experience making final classification determinations and writing evaluation statements Resolving complex leave administration issues Experience serving as a Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator Defending agency actions in front of a 3rd party hearing (FLRA, MSPB) Experience as the chief negotiator in labor negotiations Education Substitution:
There is no educational substitute a the GS-12 level Combining Education &
Experience:
If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information. 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; religions; 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment:
Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements:
The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary.
- Department:
0201 Human Resources Management - Salary Range:
$73,096 to $113,900 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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