HR Specialist (Employee Development)
What you'd do
This position is in the Office of Employee Development. It is responsible for providing the identification of agency-wide training needs; the determination of agency-wide training plans and objectives; the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of agency-wide training and instructional programs, courses, and materials; and the assessment of headquarters and field training and instructional operations.
Major duties
As a, HR Specialist (Employee Development), GS- 0201-13, your typical work assignments may include: Independently formulates, executes, evaluates, and continuously improves agency-wide training programs; Conducts analyses to determine training requirements; prepares instructional objectives; determines instructional methodology and strategy; Assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs and operations; Serves as COR/agency point of contact, managing and administering contracts and interagency agreements for training services; AND Prepares written documents and provides briefings and presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
What you need to qualify
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for this position will have experience designing, developing, and evaluating training and employee development programs that support organizational goals. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess training needs, apply instructional methodologies, and evaluate program effectiveness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to collaborate with stakeholders, deliver presentations, and provide guidance to employees and leadership. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, and skilled in coordinating training initiatives, including working with vendors and managing program logistics. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the HR Specialist (Employee Development) at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience independently planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs, including identifying training needs, establishing instructional objectives, and assessing program effectiveness to ensure alignment with organizational goals; Experience conducting analyses to determine training requirements; designing instructional strategies and materials; and applying appropriate training methodologies to support employee, supervisor, and leadership development; AND Experience managing training initiatives or projects, including coordinating with stakeholders, administering contracts or agreements for training services, and preparing and delivering briefings, reports, and presentations to support program execution and decision-making. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-12 or equivalent grade level of the federal service, is required to qualify for this position. (NOTE: All current and former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive). You may determine your current status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. Block 24 must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1". NOTE: 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.
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