This position is located in the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT), Office of the Executive Director (EX).The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Human Resource Specialist in CT/EX providing expert HR management advisory support and oversees a staff of HR and Contract Specialists who provide the full spectrum of HR related services to the CT Bureau and SPEHA (Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs) that include recruitment and staffing and special employment programs.

Duties

Supervises a team of Human Resource Specialists/Management Analyst(s) and Contract Specialist(s). Serves as executive advisor for contract administration, and directs the planning, development, and maintaining of accurate acquisition data for all issued contracts. Directs organizational studies and analyses of workflow processes to improve operational effectiveness. Provides advisory services to CT and SPEHA senior leadership, program managers, supervisors, Civil Service and Foreign Service employees on a wide range of HR matters.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.    NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience leading, mentoring and/or developing a skilled, multi-disciplinary work force in order to guide complex work functions/tasks. Experience advising senior leadership on the interpretation of legislation, policies, and regulations  regarding Human Resource and Contracting functions. Experience analyzing federal HR and contracting program operations, evaluating its policies and procedures, and providing recommendations on improving operational effectiveness. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. (Charleston Reg. Ctr.) Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Antoinette Bell
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]