Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position in the Human Resources Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, 0201-14, FPL GS-14 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Major duties
Plan, organize, monitor and direct the activities of an HR team, ensuring that HR services comply with statutory, regulatory, agency requirements and provides technical assistance on complex and sensitive matters. Provide continuing advice and consultation to bureau managers directly and through subordinate staff to assure a reasonable, equitable and appropriate approach to position creation and staffing activities based on Bureau needs. Provide advice on compliance with federal pay statutes, regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and any past practices. Plan and execute strategies to identify workforce needs; sources and recruits diverse, qualified applicants; assesses candidates using fair and valid methods; and makes hiring decisions that support organizational effectiveness. Provides technical answers to managers, employees, supervisors, etc., pertaining to assigned program area(s). Follows regulations from the Office of Personnel Management, the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and other DOC guidance. Provides authoritative guidance to officials, supervisors, and employees on personnel processing requirements and pay administration principles.
What you need to qualify
Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Overseeing and supervising staffing, selection and placement activities which provides and performs technical support to a variety of organizations throughout a department; Overseeing the development of vacancy announcements, management of the career opportunities program, provision of employment selection certificates, qualifications determinations, conduct of rating and ranking panels, merit assignment and delegated examining programs; and planning and executing strategies to identify workforce needs; and/or Researching, interpreting, and applying human resources laws, pay rules, and procedural guidance to advise employees and managers on complex personnel, benefits, and compensation matters. Leading or directing a team responsible for administering HR programs and processing the full range of personnel actions, including assigning and prioritizing work, providing technical guidance and coaching, assessing performance, developing staff capabilities, and ensuring all actions are completed accurately, timely, and in full compliance with governing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Providing strategic guidance, training, and expert counsel to senior officials, executives, managers, and HR professionals on complex human resources topics, including compensation and leave administration. 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.
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