Human Resources Specialist

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Summary

Apply now the opportunity to join the Champions of Liberty (PDS) as a Human Resources Specialist.

The Human Resources Specialist position is located in the Office of Human Resources. The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the incumbent may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval during normal operations. Please note that the position has temporarily been altered to telework status during the pandemic until further notice.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates
  
  11/09/2021 to 12/09/2021
• Salary
  
  $60,129 - $134,798 per year
  (GS-9/11/12/13 equivalent).
• Pay scale & grade
  
  AD 9 - 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
  
  Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be required to visit PDS satellite offices in the District of Columbia. However, travel is suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Occasional visits to the office may be necessary.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  No
• Appointment type
  
  Permanent - At-Will, Non-Federal Employment
• Work schedule
  
  Full-time
• Service
  
  Excepted
• Promotion potential
  
  13 - AD-13 (GS-13 equivalent).
• Job family (Series)
  
  0201 Human Resources Management
• Supervisory status
  
  No
• Security clearance
  
  Not Required
• Drug test
  
  No
• Announcement number
  
  PDS 2021-20
• Control number
  
  

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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US Citizens or persons authorized to work in the United States.

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Duties

Note: Those who previously applied for PDS Vacancy Announcement 2021-16 (Human Resources Specialist) need not reapply. Your application materials will automatically be considered for this vacancy announcement.

The incumbent assists the Director of Human Resources in performing the day-to-day responsibilities associated with human resources operations. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes an onboarding and/or automated web-based application systems (e.g. CareerBuilder, Workforce Transformation Tracking System/Entry on Duty System (WTTS), Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS), Oracle Business Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), etc.) to post vacancy announcements, perform qualifications review, rank applicants, develop selection criteria, process personnel actions, assure appropriate documents and forms are completed prior to entrance on duty and to produce and maintain other HR data, records, and reports.
• Assists managers and employees with information and interpretation of PDS's benefits administration, compensation, wage administration, staffing, verification of employment, position management procedures, practices, policies and guidelines;
• Serves as an organization resource on issues involving the PDS pay system. Consults with managers and supervisors on a wide range of compensation issues including current and previous pay setting practices. Interprets and applies pay rules and regulations. Resolves or recommends resolution to pay setting discrepancies.
• Counsels management officials, employees, and beneficiaries on federal program coverage, options, variance in coverage, advantages and disadvantages of various options. Interprets and explains federal retirement and insurance laws and regulations.
• Provides individual retirement counseling and performs calculations. Provides information on federal retirement options, eligibility requirements, health and life insurance implications, the impact of prior government or military service, divorce and remarriage, the role of Social Security, and the implications of retirement savings plans.
• As necessary, assists supervisors and employees from assigned organizations with the provisions of the workers' compensation program.
• Counsels management officials, and employees on payroll matters to include, but not limited to resolution of timekeeping discrepancies involving the corrections of timesheets, providing general and specific guidance for timekeeping and the usage of the QuickTime payroll system.
• Performing leave audits for staff to be used for maternity leave usage projections, leave without pay and leave of absences and to resolve related QuickTime Time and Attendance and/or Payroll Issues.
• Identifies and tracks anticipated personnel actions, such as promotions, within-grade increases, actions with not-to-exceed dates, etc. Prompts required supervisory approvals and requests or initiates personnel actions to ensure timely processing for appropriate effective dates.
• Requests or initiates personnel actions documenting appointments of new employees in assigned organizations and ensures each is properly recorded.
• Receives and researches questions from supervisors and employees concerning aspects of human resources programs and processes.
• Reconciles employee records based on periodic reviews or findings from external audits. Reviews actions affecting employee status, particularly pay, to identify discrepancies. Highlights errors found and recommends or initiates corrective action.
• Utilizes and assists in the administration of the organization's electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) System.
• Recommends input for PDS human resources policies and operating procedures. Conducts research. Drafts human resources polices and operating procedures at the direction of the Director of Human Resources.
• Assists the Director of Human Resources in handling employee relations cases. Provides management and supervisor consultation and operational guidance on issues related to employee relations.
• Assists with administering the PDS position classification program. Works with and advises management officials on establishing new positions and on revising existing positions. As necessary, conducts desk audits. Evaluates positions against established standards and guides to determine the appropriate classification for each position reviewed. Provides information, advice, and assistance to managers and supervisors on all aspects of the position classification system.
• Acts as a strategic partner to apply analytical, qualitative, or quantitative techniques in order to recommend creative, innovative and integrated solutions to resolve complex human capital matters. Conducts data analysis and reporting requirements.
• Performs comprehensive data analysis to include, but not limited to workforce planning, leave projections, and trend analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment
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Qualifications

For the AD-9 (GS-9):
You must have at least one of the following qualifications:

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or equivalent.

and/or,

1 year experience as a HR Specialist, or performing HR equivalent duties in Talent Acquisition, Position Classification, HR data analysis and Employee Relations as outlined in the Major Duties of this announcement.

OR,

a combination of experience and education that meets the requirements for this grade level.

OR

For the AD-11 (GS-11):
You must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related; OR have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service (or equivalent); OR a combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. See Major Duties and Responsibilities for examples of qualifying experience required for this position.

OR

For the AD-12 (GS-12): You must demonstrate in your resume that you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent administering counseling, guidance, and execution of complex matters outlined in this announcement. See Major Duties and Responsibilities for examples of qualifying experience required for this position.

Highly Desirable Qualifications: Additionally, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and/or experiences are deemed highly desirable and strongly preferred:

• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of human resources concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices to include staffing, and talent acquisition.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying federal laws, regulations, and practices governing federal benefits to include: retirement, health and life insurance, and other benefits entitlements; federal position classification; federal position management; federal personnel action processing; federal pay setting & compensation matters; and federal records keeping.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
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