HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-07): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience assisting/supporting in a human resources office, completing and reviewing a variety of human resources forms for relevance and accuracy, applying human resources principles, and practices to advise on and/or resolve non-complex, non-controversial, well-precedent factual, procedural, and/ or recurring issues. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least one (1) full year of graduate level education or have superior academic achievement. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT OR DOCUMENTATION SHOWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN HONOR SOCIEITY. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education that has provided me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-07): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of basic Federal HR in recruitment, placement, employee relations techniques. 2. Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 3. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information. 4. Ability to identify management and installation missions and objectives and the implications on personnel management programs. 5. Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices. 6. Ability to work as a member of a team SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-09): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in planning, developing, and carrying out position classification such as determining title, pay plan/pay schedule, series, grade level/pay band, skill codes, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coverage AND position management advisory services. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-09): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of fundamental Federal HR classification and position management principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information; and to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices. Ability to work as a member of a team. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-11): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Federal HR classification and position management concepts, principles, methods, practices, programs, and techniques sufficient to accomplish a wide range of complex, interrelated activities and resolve classification issues which often require the making of fine distinctions in the proper crediting of factor levels and allocation of grade levels to positions. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education. (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (GS-11): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the full range of employee relations concepts, case law, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations, and advise managers regarding appropriate corrective techniques in response to a range of conduct and performance issues. 2. Knowledge of Federal HR management functions, theories, and techniques and the basic relationships of various HR disciplines sufficient to advise management and employees regarding rules and procedures and their obligations and entitlements. 3. Knowledge of legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical capabilities sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. 4. Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly-charged, emotional situations which may arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations. 5. Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, policies, and analytical techniques: 6. Skill in gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. GS-07: One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. GS-09: One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. GS-11: One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-07/09: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to GS-0201-11, Human Resources Specialist, CPCN 4YR11960, thru intervening grade of GS-0201-09 (CPCN 4YR3490). Continued in Duties