Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Department of Energy. As a Human Resources Specialist, you will independently lead complex, sensitive projects for senior Department officials, applying expert personnel management and deep HR program knowledge to plan, conduct, and integrate Department-wide initiatives.
Major duties
The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer office works to formulates policies, guidance, and strategies for DOE and provides advisory and technical support to Departmental Elements, including Headquarters, field servicing Human Resources (HR) offices, and the DOE community in such matters as: Leave administration, position classification; pay and compensation, benefits and worklife, staffing; and workforce restructuring and performance management We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Human Resources Specialist, you will: Develop human resources policies and strategies to ensure Department-wide compliance with Federal statutes, Executive Orders, and judicial decisions. Provide expert HR guidance on issues to support stakeholders in resolving matters related to HR program areas. Analyze proposed legislation and regulations to shape agency positions and support effective Departmental personnel management. Represent the Department at interagency engagements to share information and support consistent implementation of policy updates and best practices across the organization. Administer agency-level HC-related programs ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory expectations.
What you need to qualify
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of Total 4 of the following: Developing organization-wide human resources policies and procedures to support consistent implementation across core HR functions. Evaluating employment laws, labor regulations and administrative or judicial decisions to support organization-wide compliance and operational effectiveness. Serving as a senior advisor or consultant to stakeholders to resolve highly complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting employment policy issues. Planning and conducting evaluations or compliance reviews of human resources programs to identify operational risks to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and recommend corrective actions. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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