Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development)
What you'd do
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Major duties
If selected at the GS-11 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity. Serves as a program manager for assigned programs or segments of programs that have DLA-wide impact. Identifies training needs associated with the strategic plans and direction of the Agency. Develops long-term HRD strategies to correct skills imbalances and prepare DLA employees to meet the changing needs of the Agency. Participates with planning teams (e.g., Workforce Planning, Curriculum Committee, Training Councils) to forecast and plan for the associated HR development needs. Maintains DLA workforce development data for assigned programs and provides narrative and statistical input to reports including the Agency training plan and workforce development program metrics. Provides consultation, advice, and assistance regarding Agency-mandated training programs and certifications.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist (HRD), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11: Supporting training program management by assisting with planning, coordination, and tracking training and career development activities. Applying basic HRD principles to help maintain mandatory training requirements and ensure materials follow established guidance. Assisting with the training life cycle by gathering training needs, monitoring compliance, and maintaining certification records. Providing support for DAU/DAWIA certification forecasting and tracking and Preparing draft workforce development briefings for supervisors and staff. GS-12: Managing a comprehensive training or career development program, including planning, administration, and reporting. Applying Human Resources Development (HRD) learning theories, principles, and methods to a mandatory training program. Overseeing the full training life cycle, from assessing customer needs and ensuring mandatory training compliance to managing certification requirements. Providing knowledge and direct support in forecasting and managing DAU/DAWIA certification and training needs for Major Subordinate Command (MSC) acquisition workforce personnel. Preparing and delivering briefings on workforce development programs to all levels of management. B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. GS-12: There is no Education substitution for this grade level. C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11. 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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