This announcement will remain open until the closing date. The first cut-off date is February 20, 2024. Applications submitted after February 20, 2024 may not receive consideration. Additional applications may be reviewed in one day increments at manager's request. In addition, due to the expected high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration.

Duties

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Office of People Science (OPS), Human Resources (HR), Quality and Information Services. The incumbent serves as Supervisory Human Resources (HR) Specialist over the Quality and Information Services team. Major Duties Include: Working with clients to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, and assist senior leadership in the improvement of human resources processes. Developing policies, guidelines, and desk references for staff and customers. Analyzing information requirements and workforce analytics and analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs using quantitative/qualitative data to see if they are meeting established goals and objectives. Managing a team that provides expert advice and counsel in multiple HR management functional specialties, i.e., recruitment and placement, performance management, personnel security, and processing and records. Reviewing and auditing Personnel Action Requests (PARs) to ensure accuracy. Performing administrative, audit, and analytical oversight functions for human resources programs and functions related to recruitment and placement, personnel security, position management, performance management, and HR automation. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: May be available Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Selected candidate must secure space at a VA or other government facility to receive an official offer. Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The BASIC REQUIREMENT for the HR Specialist GS-0201 series is presumed met if found qualified at the GS-0201-7 level and above. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, you must meet one of the following listed Criteria: Criteria 1- Graduate Degree and Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: experience that has provided you with experience applying a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices; serving as a consultant to managers in providing authoritative HR services and conducting detailed analyses of complex functions within serviced organizations; utilizing HR database systems to query, retrieve, and analyze HR information; serving as a quality reviewer on personnel actions. ~OR~ Criteria 2- Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service that demonstrates HR management knowledge, concepts and principles and the performance of work in one or more of the HR specialty areas. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. In addition to the experience at the GS-12 grade level above, qualifying specialized experience includes: experience acting as a liaison between the team and other HR specialty areas to resolve quality issues and functionality of related HR information systems; reviewing and auditing Personnel Action Requests (PARs) to ensure the accuracy of the input data; facilitating and resolving human resources issues with a wide variety of management officials and external sources; interpreting regulations and policy regulations relating to competitive and noncompetitive staffing; resolving complex compensation issues and problems. 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.

Education

Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix F1; Human Resources Specialist Qualification Standards GS-0201. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 810 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: Cassie Noon
• Phone: 412-588-3926
• Email: [email protected]