Human Resources Specialist

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Job description

Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.
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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates
  
  11/17/2021 to 12/01/2021
  
  This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
• Salary
  
  $103,690 - $134,798 per year
• Pay scale & grade
  
  GS 13
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  Location
  
  1 vacancy in the following location:
  
  • Washington, DC
• Telework eligible
  
  Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
• Travel Required
  
  Not required
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  No
• Appointment type
  
  Permanent
• Work schedule
  
  Full-time
• Service
  
  Competitive
• Promotion potential
  
  13
• Job family (Series)
  
  0201 Human Resources Management
• Supervisory status
  
  No
• Security clearance
  
  Secret
• Drug test
  
  Yes
• Position sensitivity and risk
  
  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
• Trust determination process
  
  National security
• Announcement number
  
  OIG-22-MP--SB
• 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.
• Individuals with disabilities
• 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 employees who hold or held a non-temporary career or career-conditional appointment Persons eligible for reinstatement Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities Veterans' preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least 3 consecutive years of active duty Military Spouses

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Duties

This position is located in the Human Resources Management Division (HRMD), Talent Management Division (TMD), Office of Management (OM), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security. The OIG conducts and supervises independent audits, investigations, and inspections of the programs and operations of DHS, and recommends ways for DHS to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner possible. We also seek to deter, identify and address fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and waste of taxpayer funds invested in Homeland Security.

This position serves as Human Resources Specialist, responsible for Strategic Planning, Human Capital, and Diversity for the Office of Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security (OIG). Provides expert guidance and assistance in the management of complex projects, studies and action items, keeping TMD leadership informed of critical developments and providing expert advice on the administrative aspects of various problems or situations that may arise. Typical assignments include:

• Formulating, developing, administering, implementing, and assessing the human resources management programs, policy.
• Preparing reports, charts and briefings on accomplishment of strategic goals and objectives, and makes appropriate adjustments to align HR strategic plans with OIG corporate strategic plans.
• Analyzing policies and procedures, originates and revises policies and procedures, performs program evaluation, and provides expert advice in the solution of complex problems.
• Developing and issuing guidance in the form of regulations, policy and program objectives based on unique-to-specialized situations.
• Providing staff level technical advice and assistance to all levels of management officials within the OIG on complex human resources management issues or problems impacting the overall workforce.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain Secret clearance level security clearance
• You will be required to undergo periodic drug testing
• Selective Service registration required
• Completion of one year trial period probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

You qualify for the 13 grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service which has given you the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-13. Specialized experience at this level may include:

• Analyzing, evaluating, and developing major aspects of HR strategic workforce planning;
• Providing expert guidance and assistance in the management of complex projects, studies and action items;
• Preparing reports, charts and briefings on accomplishment of strategic goals and objectives;
• Conducting outreach and education for customers and other stakeholders.

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 qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 12/01/2021of this announcement.

Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 12/01/2021of this announcement.

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.

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Additional information

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal 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 after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret Security Clearance as a condition of placement into this position.

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