Human Resources Specialist (Generalist)
What you'd do
The FMC is the federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. The FMC is dedicated to ensuring a competitive and dependable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and safeguards the public from unfair or deceptive practices. Join the FMC and be part of a mission-driven organization during an important and exciting time in the maritime industry.
Major duties
As a Human Resources Specialist (Generalist) at the GS-0201-13 level, the incumbent will be part of the Office of Human Resources, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Maritime Commission. The incumbent will be responsible for providing a full range of staffing and recruitment, payroll and compensation, benefits, and workforce planning services. As an HR Specialist (Generalist), if selected, you will: Manage automated systems, reports, migrations, and programs related to payroll, HRIS, EHRI, and various other related initiatives, distribution of employee and contractor temporary identification cards, the U.S. Access Fed ID Card Program, and substantial participation in other initiatives directly associated with agency HR management operations and activities. Determine qualifications and eligibility for Delegated Examining, Merit Promotion, and Special Hiring Authorities, rate and rank applications; and issues referral lists. Set pay for new hires and extend tentative and final offers utilizing an automated onboarding system. Serve as an agency expert and liaison to the National Finance Center (NFC); troubleshoot and resolve system problems. Prepare updates to the NFC system and related software programs; determine related actions required and prepare documents related to each case. Serve as an agency Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), evaluating contractor efforts and assessing technical progress in relation to the established schedule and resources allotted. Serve as time and attendance (T&A) subject matter expert providing technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the operations of the timekeeping record system. Resolve complex HR transactional problems in the areas of staffing and recruitment, payroll and compensation, worker's compensation and benefits (e.g. service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, leave, etc).
What you need to qualify
To Qualify for the GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience required is expert experience in interpreting and applying federal human resources regulations, policies, and procedures related to resolve personnel issues, and ensure compliance. Providing HR advisory and technical support to managers and employees in recruitment/staffing, pay administration, benefits, personnel security and retirement programs. Managing recruitment and personnel actions, including coordinating vacancy announcements, advising hiring managers on staffing strategies and hiring authorities, processing appointments and personnel actions, and resolving payroll and time and attendance issues. Researching and interpreting federal benefits regulations and policies and providing guidance to employees. 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. 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. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with FMC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow FMC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
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