Human Resources Specialist

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Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, (USCG), Deputy Commandant for Mission Support (DCMS), Assistant Commandant for Human Resources (CG-1), Civilian Human Resources, Diversity and Leadership Directorate (CG-12), Office of Civilian Human Resources Operations (CG-123), Human Resources Services Centers Headquarters and Southeast (CG-123SE) in Washington DC, and HR Service Center West (CG-123WE), and Northeast (CG-123NE), in Baltimore, MD.
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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates
  
  11/18/2021 to 12/02/2021
• Salary
  
  $39,684 - $63,906 per year
• Pay scale & grade
  
  GS 5 - 7
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  Locations
  
  4 vacancies in the following locations:
  
  • Washington, DC
  • Baltimore, MD
• Telework eligible
  
  Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
• Travel Required
  
  Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  No
• Appointment type
  
  Permanent
• Work schedule
  
  Full-time
• Service
  
  Competitive
• Promotion potential
  
  12
• Job family (Series)
  
  0201 Human Resources Management
• Supervisory status
  
  No
• Security clearance
  
  Not Required
• Drug test
  
  No
• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
• Trust determination process
  
  Suitability/Fitness
• Announcement number
  
  ST--22-RS
• Control number
  
  

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Land & base management
  
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
• Military spouses
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion, Land Management, and VEOA Eligibles) and Non-Competitive Authority Eligibles

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Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Works with specialists to prepare information supporting civilian HR programs in a variety of areas such as: recruitment, staffing, placement, compensation, leave, position management, and classification
• Completes data gathering and basic analysis for others in order to support responses or reports.
• Prepares sections of routine human resources reports and analyses to support HR programs.
• Applies basic knowledge of HR methods principles and practices to support and assist specialists in fulfilling their HR management responsibilities.
• Communicates factual information clearly, orally, and in writing to operations center personnel, employees and managers on recruitment, examination, and selection processes
• Researches the best practices regarding recruitment methods and policies, proposes recruitment strategies or outreach initiatives.
• Becomes familiar with and uses detailed guidance to assist with the preparation of factual information and routine interpretations of compensation, leave and hours of work, staffing and classification policy and procedures
• Performs all required HR assignments with an emphasis on providing specialists, supervisors, and employees with outstanding customer service.
• Utilizes automated staffing systems to complete basic information to support staffing and placement reviews/reports, information on compensation, leave/hours of work, drug testing programs.
• Assignments gain more complexity and independence as incumbent progresses toward full performance level of GS-12

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
• A one year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• All qualifications requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal executive branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency (if later than November 22, 2021). The agency will provide additional information regarding which forms of documentation can be accepted and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

GS-05:

You must have 3 or more years of general experience, with one (1) year, equal to or exceeding the GS-04 in the Federal government. General experience includes: Serving as a trainee or assistant to higher level Human Resources specialists performing in the various fields of Human Resources/Human Capital; Performing data gathering, research and or reviewing regulations/procedural guidance; communicating basic information to customers/staff; preparing or contributing to organizational reporting functions; utilizing automated systems to input, retrieve and document information.

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Have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university.

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Have a combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience as described above, the total of which equals at least one year.

GS-07:

You must have one (1) year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service serving as a trainee or assistant in a human resources specialty area providing basic information on the procedural and regulatory requirements governing human resources processes; gathering and analyzing basic facts; and researching the basic laws, regulations, and precedents for guidance in the various fields of Human Resources/Human Capital Management; providing guidance, information and/or responses to questions in designated fields.

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Have successfully completed one full year of graduate education, in an accredited college or university, that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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Have successfully completed all of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for superior academic achievement. (Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership and must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for this position.

OR-

Have a combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience as described above, the total of which equals at least one year.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the next lower grade levelis required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for each grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

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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..... click apply for full job details