Human Resources Specialist

Summary

As a Human Resources Specialist (Accountability), you will serve as an authoritative source, and principal advisor and consultant to service providers on agency-wide program accountability, oversight, and evaluation activities.

Location of position: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX, Denver / Lakewood, CO, Kansas City, MO, Raleigh, NC, Tacoma, WA, Washington, DC.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

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• Conducts and/or participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of HR programs, policies, and practices; through a combination of compliance reviews and analysis of reports and on-site visits. Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements. Performs assessment and compliance activities in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations within the GSA.
• Conducts in-depth technical analyses to produce effective studies that could affect changes in human resources programs and initiatives. Provides expert analysis and advice on agency-wide programs and identifies approaches necessary to achieve program objectives.
• Maintains close working relationships with technical specialists within the HR functional areas and coordinates technical advice/assistance when an issue or question crosses service lines.
• Develops and participates in the revision of evaluation standards, program guides, work measurement devices, performance standards etc. Reviews impact of changes and new issuances of policies, regulations and procedures implemented by HR Service providers and advises on their efficacy, etc.
• As a member of ad hoc teams, participates in the planning and development of policy/guidance concerning significant issues in the HR management evaluation area.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: 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 or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $126,563 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection.

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience managing, supervising, leading or serving as a program expert in human capital management programs and policies and/or human resources services. This experience must include at least two or more of the following

areas:

• Accountability policy development and planning;

• Compliance audits, reporting, and follow-up;

• Human Resources Management special studies and reviews;

• HR program evaluation;

• Program improvement initiatives; and

• Program metrics, reporting, and analysis

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): In addition to the qualification requirements listed above, you must also meet the following SPF, which has been identified as: Experience leading and conducting comprehensive HR compliance audits.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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