This position is located in US Department of Agriculture, Office of Human Resources Managment, Human Resources Operations Division, Employee Benefits, Compensation, and Performance Management Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and advise on Departmental Administration individual and organizational performance management and awards programs. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

Serves as a functional authority on performance management and awards. Advises on development of performance criteria, establishment of metrics, application of procedures, and relevance of performance plans to USDA business plans and objectives. Advises agency managers and Human Resources staffs on legal and regulatory requirements and issues pertaining performance and awards. Develops and delivers training on program requirements, flexibilities, and newly emerging issues and regulations. Outlines potential solutions to other HR personnel and managers, leads implementation, and evaluates results as required. Continually reviews programs and initiatives to ensure that work products are responsive to clients, are consistent with agency policies and objectives, and are in conformance with legal and regulatory requirements. Makes determinations and communicates rationale and impact of decisions or recommendations. Duties listed are at the full performance GS-13 grade level, duties at the GS-11 and GS-12 levels will be developmental.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: GS-11: A. One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Human Resources Specialist (Performance). For this position, the specialized experience is (1) Utilizing knowledge of human resources performance management concepts, practices, laws, regulations, and policies to assist with performance management and awards administration; (2) Tracking, preparing, and analyzing statistical reports for accuracy and required corrective action; and (3) Researching, analyzing, and interpreting information to make recommendations for program improvements, resolving issues, and preparing related correspondence and presentations. B. Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher- level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Human Resources, Public Administration, Data Management, etc. or a related field. (Must submit transcripts). C. I have a combination of education and experience as described above. (Must submit transcripts) GS-12: A. One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Human Resources Specialist (Performance). For this position, the specialized experience is (1) Utilizing knowledge of human resources performance management concepts, practices, laws, regulations, and policies to advise and consult on performance management and awards administration; (2) Tracking, preparing, and analyzing statistical reports for accuracy and required corrective action; and (3) Researching, analyzing, and interpreting information to provide authoritative management advisory services for program improvements, resolving issues, and preparing related correspondence and presentations 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 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

Education may be substituted for specialized experience as noted above.

Contacts

• Address Departmental Administration 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Gayle Veney
• Email: [email protected]