Human Resources Specialist

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-9 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-7 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Research, interpret, and communicate technical information and/or processes to others. Developing written guidance and/or standard operating procedures for HR processes. Using automated HR systems for entering, tracking, and completing HR tasks. Applying analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve administrative and/or HR issues and problems. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field of study. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-9 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:
All: Interprets issuances, directives, regulations, laws and procedures to ensure that a well-regulated program is maintained.
All: Answers correspondence and inquiries; provides advice and guidance on the rules and regulations that pertain to human resources area of specialty.
All: Reviews, monitors, and tracks personnel actions; use automated Human Resources Information Systems and applications.
Staffing: Prepares vacancy announcements, evaluates applicants, and advises hiring officials on operating personnel programs by assisting in the planning and staffing of their operations.
Benefits: Receives, reviews and processes a variety of benefit election forms; assembles, prepares and processes benefits packages for retirements and separations.
Processing: Receives and processes or distributes a full range of personnel documents; researches and reconciles computer discrepancies.
Leave and Compensation: Supports payroll activities, performs functions involving Agency’s time and attendance system, and provides guidance on pay and leave laws, regulations, and policies.
Classification: Classifies a wide variety of position descriptions, determines position information and builds positions, coordinates on reorganizations, restructuring, and re-titling project