Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
Human Resources Operations Division (HROD) provides human resources services to approximately 8,000 field and headquarters employees nationwide and operates under the direction of a Division Director and Branch Chief. HROD is responsible for providing strategic advisory services and operational work in the areas of recruitment and staffing, classification, processing, employee benefits, workforce planning, position management, personnel security, and compensation.
Major duties
Planning, coordinating and directing personnel functions in the areas of employee benefits and retirement. Providing advice and counsel to management and leadership officials of other units or organizations, and consulting with officials at all levels within the organization. Exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities to include: evaluating employee performance; overseeing the timely and efficient work of staff; setting and adjusting staff priorities and deadlines; identifying team training needs. Interpreting Federal Human Resources Regulations, Policies, and Procedures and provide technical guidance to staff. Mentoring subordinates and team members. Preparing various reports. Researching personnel regulations, laws, and policies. Resolving complex work problems or complaints.
What you need to qualify
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: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level). For the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level). Resume must demonstrate at least 3 of the following 5 areas: Planning or directing the operational functions of a Human Resources benefits or retirements program to include managing, supervising or leading subordinate staff. Providing advice and regulatory interpretation in the benefits or retirements disciplines. Participating in short or long-range planning groups designed to evaluate operational effectiveness and improve Human Resources processes. Providing technical advice on Federal Human Resources statutes, regulations, laws, and policies. Representing an Agency at various levels from the Department level on down via both formal and informal presentations and/or communications. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Human Resources Management Series, 0201 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.
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