The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in the Operations Branch of the Human Capital Management Office (HCMO). The HCMO is responsible for the administration and management of human resources programs, operations policies and services for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The HCMO also provides a wide range of technical advice and guidance to manager, supervisors, employees and customers of the FTC.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will perform the following duties: Provides human resource management advice based on in-depth knowledge of the operations within assigned organizational units and regulatory parameters. Provides a high level of customer service; handles telephone calls and face-to-face contacts tactfully and professionally; ensures that the image of HR and the service are upheld or strengthened as a result of the positive nature of the contact. Consults with supervisors, managers, and other human resources specialists in order to jointly develop strategies and solutions for dealing with the most difficult and/or controversial human resource management issues and problems so that management's objectives are met while staying within legal requirements. Resolves very difficult and complex position management and position classification issues involving a variety of professional, administrative, technical, and clerical and wage grade jobs. Provides extensive assistance to supervisors and managers to: clarify and define duties and responsibilities of positions, interrelationships with other positions, and career patterns; to determine the types of positions required and the most appropriate organizational structure; and to recommend options or alternative courses of action for attaining human resource management goals. Uses knowledge and exercises judgment to assist managers with problems associated with atypical combinations of duties, unique needs of small stations, weekend and seasonal work, remote locations, recruitment difficulties, and career enhancement. Analyzes duties and responsibilities of positions using a variety of methods and approaches such as on-site or telephone audits and review of background material and work samples. Evaluates jobs in accordance with position classification standards and principles to determine proper pay system, title, series, and grade, and prepares defensible evaluation statements based on thorough analysis. Conducts or participates in agency-wide position reviews; comments on and performs test application of proposed draft classification standards and develops standard position descriptions. Review all personnel actions for accuracy and legal sufficiency.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
• You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
• You must have the ability to obtain and maintain Delegated Examining Certification.
• This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the next lowest grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. For the GS-9 level: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level performing the following types of tasks: Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following types of duties: researching and providing analysis regarding Personnel Management rules and regulations; coding personnel actions; coding and processing employee benefits; and advising management on effective recruitment strategies. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR A combination of doctoral education and experience, which meets 100% of the qualification requirements for the position. 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.

Education

If you qualify on the basis of education in lieu of experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Dominique Hardy
• Phone: 202-326-3797
• Email: [email protected]