Human Resources Specialist

Summary

As a Human Resources Specialist at the GS-0201-12/13, you will be part of Human Resources Solutions (HRS), Office of Personnel Management. As an Account Manager, you will work with Federal agencies to implement and manage HRS products, including a Core HCM system, ensuring alignment with workforce goals, enhancing HR efficiency, and supporting data-driven capabilities for employees and agencies.

Duties

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• Serve as the primary point of contact for Core HCM customer agencies, responding to their questions and requests for information or assistance.
• Strategize and execute project plans and change management strategies in support of customer agencies fully implementing Core HCM and/or select features.
• Provide Core HCM and related systems demonstrations, training, and consulting to Federal agency customers.
• Work with the customer to define problem statements and collect requirements for basic and advanced system enhancement requests.
• Use problem solving techniques to provide technical system guidance to customers on system configurations, business process decisions, and standard operating procedures related to system use.
• Serve as an internal expert on Core HCM features and functionality.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
  
  
  • if the duty station is finalized in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, employees in this position will be represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32. (BU Code - 2286)
  • if the duty station is finalized outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, this position will not be represented by a bargaining unit. (BU Code - 7777)

Qualifications

For the GS-13: You must have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. You must include evidence of this specialized experience in your resume, including dates of experience (month/year), to be considered qualified for this position. Specialized experience for this position must have included ALL of the following:

1. Applying technical knowledge of HR-related laws, regulations, policies, and best business practices to promote effective, efficient, and legally defensible strategic HR solutions to be implemented by stakeholders;
2. Managing projects to include developing project plans and monitoring projects to ensure the project remains in scope, on time, within budget, and properly resourced;
3. Communicating complex HR-related issues and recommended solutions to stakeholders (for example, HR professionals, rating officials, employees, IT professionals, leadership, etc.) with varying degrees of technical expertise and familiarity with these issues; and
4. Providing training (on-the-job, formal, informal) and/or consulting on Federal human resources functions.

For the GS-12: You must have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level. You must include evidence of this specialized experience in your resume, including dates of experience (month/year), to be considered qualified for this position. Specialized experience for this position must have included ALL of the following:

1. Assisting in the application of HR-related laws, regulations, policies, and business practices to support the development and implementation of HR solutions that are effective, efficient, and compliant;
2. Assisting with project management activities such as contributing to project plans, tracking progress, and helping ensure deliverables remain on schedule, within scope, and properly resourced;
3. Preparing and delivering information on HR-related issues and recommended solutions to stakeholders - such as HR professionals, rating officials, employees, IT professionals, and leadership - with varying degrees of technical expertise; and
4. Assisting in providing training (on-the-job, formal, or informal) and/or guidance on Federal human resources functions.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the 11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the 12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Incentive payments may be considered.

If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility

requirements visit the following websites:

• Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)

Reasonable Accommodation 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 an 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 an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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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