Human Resources Specialist (Policy Writer)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Human Capital, Policy and Compensation branch. The incumbent serves as a Human Resources Specialist for the Policy Development team, responsible for developing and implementing agency-wide human resources policies and providing advisory services to leadership and stakeholders across the agency.
Major duties
This Human Resources Specialist (Policy Writer) position is located the Human Capital Division, Office of Policy & Career Programs, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Develops and updates complex TSA-wide HR policies for assigned program areas based on identified needs/problems, changes occurring outside of TSA, or other factors. Meets with agency stakeholders to help them identify and shape policy provisions; gathers, analyzes, and addresses comments and concerns; and works collaboratively to develop requirements for policy and program implementation. Conducts research and responds to inquiries from senior leadership within HC and TSA on issues/situations that have impact TSA-wide. Provides support for testimony, depositions and briefings in Administrative Law hearings and court cases. Serves as a Point of Contact for TSA on Integrated Project Teams, informal work groups, and with outside stakeholders including the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Personnel Management, HR Program Contractors, and Congress. Please note: The major duties are at the full performance level (SV-I band).
What you need to qualify
In addition to the minimum qualifications described below, you must meet the following education requirements and/or the specialized experience to be considered qualified for the position: To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-F or GS-09 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience researching, interpreting, applying Federal human resources laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Experience gathering and evaluating information from multiple sources, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and communicating findings clearly both orally and in writing. OR In lieu of experience, you must possess the education requirement for this band level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR A combination of education and experience. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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