Human Resources Specialist

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Job description

Summary

This position is in Office of Mission Support.

If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates
  
  11/10/2021 to 11/23/2021
• Salary
  
  $72,750 - $94,581 per year
• Pay scale & grade
  
  GS 11
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  Location
  
  1 vacancy in the following location:
  
  • Washington, DC 1 vacancy
• Telework eligible
  
  Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
• Travel Required
  
  Occasional travel - You may be required to travel 25% of each month.
• 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
  
  Moderate Risk (MR)
• Trust determination process
  
  Suitability/Fitness
• Announcement number
  
  CI-OMS-MP-2
• Control number
  
  

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This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• 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
• Special authorities
  
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

-Current federal employee with competitive status; reinstatement eligible; ICTAP/CTAP eligible -Current/former federal employee eligible under misc act/authority/agreement (e.g., land management, postal service, interchange agreement) -Veteran who is preference eligible or has separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service (VEOA) -Applicant eligible for noncompetitive appointment (e.g., Schedule A, Peace Corps, VRA) -PHS Officer

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Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Provide data visualization, mining and analyzing data from multiple sources in order to provide to inform critical management decisions related to the Agency's human resources functions and support the creation of up-to-date relevant content, prepare written reports, narratives, and correspondence for training projects/programs; and performing statistical analysis of training and workforce data using tables, charts, graphs, and appropriate software tools.
• Investigate and analyzes a variety of human resources management issues with a goal of resolving critical problems.
• Support the staff of the division by finding technology solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the work of the division.
• Prepare communications and presentations for dissemination to the staff and/or customers.
• Develop and implement procedures, resolves technical problems, and provides technical assistance and advisory services to the HR staff regarding an automated HR learning management system.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must submit a resume and required documentssee How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

As required by Executive Order 14043, if you are selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by 11/22/21, or before onboarding with the agency if after 11/22/21, except in limited circumstances. For information about COVID-19 workplace safety at EPA, as well as resources and health and safety guidance, visit COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace.

This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as assisting with the development and design of learning content, curricula, materials, or programs and using analytical or evaluative methods and techniques for assessing effectiveness and efficiency.
- OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., in an academic discipline related to this position
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development and effectiveness and efficiency..
• Skill in preparing project papers, staff reports, and oral briefings to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
• Skill in applying analytical techniques to identify, evaluate, complex interrelated HR problems and issues and recommend resolutions.
• Ability to build consensus, negotiate, and resolve conflict in highly contentious situations.
• Ability to develop new or modified work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective HR services.
• Ability to analyze segments of broader Human Resource Management issues or problems (e.g., the functional relationships between specializations and the impact of decisions made in one specialization on the entire HR system).
• Knowledge of basic project management procedures relevant to the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing project life-cycle.
• Skill in written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
• Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of human resources development concepts, practices, laws, regulations and policies.
• Skill in technology.

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.

If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is not in the bargaining unit.

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency's workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve..... click apply for full job details