Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
About the Position: Serves as HQ Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) Human Resources Specialist performing Human Resources Management (HR) Programs assignments ARTRANS-wide. Performs a wide variety of duties that cross functional HR areas.
Major duties
Assist with recruitment, placement, RIF, and related programs, including processing appointments, promotions, and special employment programs. Provide advisory services on recruitment and placement actions, including identifying staffing problems and developing solutions. Conduct evaluations of ARTRANS HR program accomplishments through reports, on-site visits, and surveys. Recommend and establish procedures for evaluating program effectiveness and compliance with policies and standards. Prepare slides for various meetings and reports using tracked information. Maintain and update all recruit/fill actions to track their progress in the hiring process. Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs emphasizing affirmative action. Provide technical advice on HR automated systems and reporting tools. Carry out special projects in other Human Resource assigned segments and program areas, including identifying problem areas, providing recommendations, and following up on required actions. Participate in resume panels and panel interviews to ensure integrity of the selection process. Troubleshoot and resolve difficult and complex staffing problems.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Providing advisory services to managers regarding Federal Civilian Human Resources programs such as recruitment and placement, personnel management, and/or workforce planning; (2) Interpreting Federal Civilian Human Resources laws, regulations, and policies to advise management on staffing (recruitment) related strategies; (3) Identifying and analyzing strategic staffing problems within a federal civilian agency; and/or (4) Developing short and long-range staffing plans within the Federal service. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication Staffing & Recruiting Strategic Workforce Planning Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
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