This position is located in Buffalo, NY or Newark, NJ Regional Office. The incumbent is assigned to the Office of the Director and reports to the Human Resources Supervisor. The incumbent serves as a Program Specialist responsible for providing performance management and technical support for the regional office HR program. The incumbent is the key advisor to the Director and the Division Chiefs on all human resources issues and coordinates directly with the HR Center.

Duties

Assist the staff and managers in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines which will institute effective and efficient work processes Assist in the development of initiatives to improve management processes and systems using of human resources best practices and procedures. Review and analyze data results to identify trends and make recommendations for updating or creating new processes and procedures. Develop multiple recruitment strategies utilizing various hiring flexibilities and authorities. Perform timekeeper duties for a group of assigned personnel. Track lag time of recruitment or classification actions. Disseminate human resources information throughout the organization and provide technical advice and assistance when needed. Provide solutions to issues and topics where local factors contradict established policy or procedures. Prepare reports and briefings on assignment status and/or recommended actions to appropriate individuals. Advise and assist managers and supervisors who are responsible for compliance with EEO, affirmative action, and other special emphasis programs. Assist on grievance procedures and options for resolution of conflicts or problems.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• 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, 07/03/2024. The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) group qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found: Here Specialized Experience: GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience at this level would typically include, but are not limited to: applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used in the staffing, recruitment and placement process; evaluating applications and resumes; advising management on various types of appointments, the procedural and regulatory requirements governing the merit promotion process; preparing vacancy announcements; and using a variety of standardized recruitment strategies to aid in strategic recruitment planning. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond one year of graduate level education. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience at this level would typically include, but are not limited to: interpreting regulations on his/her own initiative; applying new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate, controversial, or unprecedented HR issues and problems; evaluating applications and resumes using OPM and VA qualification standards; providing input and consultation for managers and supervisors regarding personnel actions, job announcements and applicant referrals; preparing vacancy announcements; processing a variety of requests for personnel actions; ensuring that placement actions and other authorized actions comply with regulatory requirements. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience at this level would typically include, but are not limited to: performing full range of recruitment and placement functions related to evaluating applications and resumes, verifying eligibility, and rating/ranking applicants; providing authoritative advice and guidance in areas, such as processing personnel actions, staffing and recruitment, classification and position management, and compensation issues, including special pay and incentives; developing recruitment strategies; and gathering human resources data (e.g., turnover/vacancy rates, salary survey results) for reporting purposes. Note: 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 you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Buffalo Regional Benefit Office 130 S. Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202 US
• Name: HRC-Detroit DEU
• Phone: 313-596-7213
• Email: [email protected]