Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Human Capital Policy and Programs (HCPP), located in Washington D.C.

Duties

his position starts at a salary of $132,368.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $172,075.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $172,075 (GS-14 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. In this Human Resources Specialist position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in providing a full range of developing policy, procedures or guidance; and working closely with the Office of Human Capital Policy and Programs and other key stakeholders. Typical work assignments include: Manages, develops, implements, and advises on policies, programs, systems, and procedures encompassing the human resources management functions affecting the Department's Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), and Scientific and Professional (ST) positions - collectively referred to as "senior employee positions". Partners with stakeholders including Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), and other components and other cabinet-level and independent agencies on human capital activities. Develops a broad range of written materials including policy documents, information papers, briefing memorandums, analytical reports, statistical analysis, regulations, draft legislation, and correspondence. Respond to requests from members of Congress, OMB, FRTIB, and OPM.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties: Managing or directing work in one or more of the following human capital functional areas: Compensation, Position Classification, Employee Benefits, Staffing and Placement, Workers' Compensation, Performance Management, Employee/Labor Relations, Executive Resources NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/04/2023. 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. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement in this Non-Sensitive position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicant tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing results in a negative test result. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by DHS. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center HR Contact
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]