*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Duties

This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of Human Resources (HR) Manager position. This position is part of the Staffing and Classification team in the HR directorate under Mission Support, located in Arlington, Virginia. The successful candidate will provide leadership, direction, and strategies in support of functional areas, including recruitment and placement, classification, organizational changes, and complement reporting. Bring your skills and voice to our team! The incumbent will supervise a team of HR Analysts through planning, organizing, reviewing, supporting, and leading the team's daily activities. As a manager, the incumbent must be able to provide expert advice on a wide range of HR related topics, represent the agency at various meetings and functions, and build rapport with internal and external stakeholders. In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, March 11, 2024 will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Manager Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $146,058 - $187,879. The salary figures include locality pay. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Major duties and responsibilities include: Day-to-day management of work; collaborates with peers and subordinates to deliver HR actions and legally sound advisory services. Provides authoritative advisory services and/or develops authoritative policy interpretations in the areas of recruitment and placement, classification, organization complement, and various personnel related issues. Plans, organizes, and conducts research on complex HR issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, and interpretation, in order to identify appropriate solutions. Represents USPS OIG in meetings with high-level officials from the United States Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Briefs senior officials on complex, controversial, and unprecedented matters with agency-wide solutions and plans. Presents assessment results and studies, negotiates agreements, and inspires innovative changes through approvals of senior leaders. Manages agency and HR goals, performs assessments, and implements desired outcomes successfully. Identifies and resolves, as applicable, unique cases where no policy exists, recommending innovative actions to address new needs and/or issues. Furthers diversity, equity, and inclusion, including assuring equal opportunity for all subordinate employees in recruitment, selection, promotion, and special programs. Practices sound judgement and effective management when assigning work, combining or separating duties, establishing or abolishing positions, and in fulfilling other HR management duties and responsibilities. Identifies and protects sensitive and classified data as well as the character, background, and history of employees and candidates for employment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet one of the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of related professional Human Resources experience in Staffing and Placement OR Have at least two (2) years of previous supervisory experience in HR and six (6) years of Staffing and Placement experience DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Human Resources. HR Certification, i.e., SHRM CP or SCP, PHR/SPHR, HRI Certification, USDA Graduate School HR Certification, HRIS HR Certification, etc. Additional HR experience in Awards, Benefits, Employee Relations, Classification, Labor Relations, OWCP, Performance Management, Retirements, and Training/Talent Development. Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service personnel guidelines. Experience working in an OIG environment. Experience using USA Staffing. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factor. The interested candidate must include major accomplishments relevant to the position. Demonstrated knowledge of HR laws, policies, practices, and procedures related to staffing, recruitment, placement, classification, and complement. Demonstrated skills in managing, interpreting, and advising senior officials and customers on a variety of HR issues that are focused on or interdependent of Staffing operations. Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve complex HR problems and issues. Demonstrated ability to supervise a diverse staff, motivate employees, and provide unparalleled customer service. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with the staff, management officials, and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and successfully manage projects by applying critical thinking and logic; performing thorough research; and analyzing multifaceted data. You will no longer be considered for this position if you receive a zero (0) rating on any of these evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0), which will be categorized as "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, March 11, 2024, which includes the following documents: A Resume, which MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors listed above. Received at least a met expectations rating on your most recent performance appraisals (FY 2022 and 2023). If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information please visit:

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address MS Human Resources 1735 N Lynn St Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Vacancy Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]