The position is located at the DoD, Office of Inspector General, Human Capital Management, Employee Performance Management Division (EPMD). The EMPD provides oversight on Performance Management, Awards and Recognition, Workers Compensation Program, and Employee Relations. The incumbent of this position serves as Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management), responsible for providing program management and policy establishment services to the work force.

Duties

Serves as the agency SME on all aspect of performance management and performance incentive awards. Develops and assists in the formulation and dissemination of the DPMAP and recognition policy to all employees. Develops and maintains SOPs in reference queries and reporting procedures. Maintains expert knowledge of performance evaluation systems, including policies, procedures, and practices. Reviews recommended appraisal formats, and standardized performance elements to assure sound and consistent application of regulatory guidance and procedures. Provides oversight and management of process of effecting organizational changes in automated personnel system. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets OPM, DoD regulations, manuals, directives, and SOPs and prepares award-processing procedures for distribution throughout the agency.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive Security designation level. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Consulting with and advising management and employees on Performance and Awards program. Researching laws and regulations relating to performance management. Skill in writing performance elements with standards as well as other written communications that deal with all aspects of performance management. Planning, developing, managing, advising, and evaluating the performance programs. Serving as the principal advisor to higher level management on a full range of law, policies, regulations and practices within the realm of performance management. Ability to create and conduct data analysis which is the process of systematically applying statistical and/or logical techniques to describe and illustrate, condense and recap, and evaluate data. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DoD OIG - MISSION SUPPORT TEAM 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: RASHEED BULLARD
• Phone: (703) 604-8943
• Email: [email protected]