Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Duties

This Human Resources Specialist position is located at the Portland International Airport (PDX), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Provides assistance to Senior HR Specialists, management and employees on personnel matters and develops internal procedures to assist with this effort. Uses established resources and procedures to research various HR related matters concerning performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, leave, May serve as time and attendance (T&A) subject matter expert providing technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the operations of the timekeeping record system and the latest approved airport timekeeping system. As needed, investigates and resolves timekeeping problems associated with various and unrelated types of issues. Provides administrative advice and assistance to the Federal Security Director (FSD)/ Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) and exercises knowledge and skill in applying HR methods, principles sufficient to advise on or resolve moderately complex problems which are typically precedent in nature. Works with HQ Human Capital staff (e.g., staffing, benefits, worker's compensation, management employee relations) to coordinate and resolve employee issues involving service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, leave etc. Recruitment and Placement. Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources and special programs, which emphasize affirmative action in staffing positions. Assists in developing short- and long-range staffing plans to forecast personnel mission requirements. Manages and maintains full visibility over all RPAs from cradle to grave and provide advice/assistance in all stages of the recruitment process. Makes recommendations on recruitment strategies and actions to be taken to expedite the recruitment process.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes: Applying human resources principles, concepts, regulations, and practices in any two of the following areas: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Staffing, Payroll and Benefits. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address Portland International - PDX DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97218 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]