As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist with the Office of Human Capital Services, Human Resources Center, you are responsible for overseeing human resources management services (i.e. recruitment and staffing, employee relations, HR operations/staffing processes, etc.) and providing advice on all levels of personnel on human resources related laws, regulations, policies and standards. 100% Remote for Highly Qualified Applicants

Duties

Sets and adjusts short and long range staffing plans to meet the forecasted mission requirements and changes in critical competencies. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates by preparing schedules for completion of work, assigns work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty/requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Responsible for supervising personnel (e.g. issues supervisory instructions, evaluates subordinate performance, hears/resolves employee complaints, effects disciplinary actions, identifies training needs, and conducts interviews to include making recommendations for position appointments, promotions, or reassignments). Develops performance standards and finds ways to improve production or quality of work directed. Provides VA staff-level interpretations, advice, and guidance concerning Federal laws, executive orders, directives/decisions of OPM and other agencies relating to the HR oversight. Utilizes HR automated programs to track and report accurate recruitment data Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs. This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Benefits Administration Critical Skills Incentive through 4/20/24. Candidates may be eligible for a CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a loss of the unearned portion of the CSI. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework:100% Remote for Highly Qualified Applicants Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory HR Specialist ; 38470A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• OPM Salary Table: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2023/general-schedule/

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/29/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing that you are in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess (1) year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates (1) year time-in-grade.General Adjustment and Award SF-50's cannot be used for time-in-grade verification purposes. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: BASIC REQUIREMENT: 1) Basic VA GS-0201 Requirement: To qualify for a Human Resources (HR) Specialist GS-0201 position, candidates must meet the following basic requirement(s) as described in one of the following methods: Method 1: One year of HR specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level of the Federal Government or higher. OR Method 2: Successful completion of bachelor's degree (or higher). OR Method 3: A combination of six months of general administrative, professional, or technical work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-4 level of the Federal Government AND one (1) of the below four training areas: Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of college-level course work related to business, HR, psychology, organizational development, or other related coursework. OR Successful completion of at least four formal training courses in HR. OR Successful completion of a formal certificate program related to HR, psychology, organizational development, or other relatable subject area. OR Current professional HR certification through a nationally recognized entity such as the Society of HR Management (SHRM). 2) VA GS-13 Requirement: To qualify for a Human Resources (HR) Specialist GS-0201 at the GS-13 grade level, candidates must possess either: Criteria 1: Graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level (Unless excluded from coverage under 5 C.F.R. Part 300, Subpart F, current (and some former) Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to qualify for the grade level through this criteria) OR Criteria 2: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12. (Unless excluded from coverage under 5 C.F.R. Part 300, Subpart F, current (and some former) Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements where applicable) Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves (1) Providing authoritative management advisory services related to the full spectrum of Title 5 or other Federal civilian human resource personnel system in staffing, recruitment, and processing of personnel actions. (2) Researching associated laws/regulations, analyzing, and evaluating issues, and determining applicable precedents to resolve interrelated human resources problems. (3) Conducting personnel training and/or mentoring and substantially contributing to the creation of office-level policies or procedures. 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Sedentary For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: Erica Barlow
• Phone: 515-323-7575
• Email: [email protected]