This position is located in the Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Programs, Operations and Accountability Division, MA Personnel Management Staff. The incumbent serves as a Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for carrying out a variety of human resources activities in and for the milk market offices. This is a 100% remote position that must be located within the cities listed in the vacancy announcement.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs fact-finding and research to develop background information for formulating or revising segments of personnel policies, programs, and procedures Assesses need for, recommends, and writes Agency regulations, instructions, notices, policies, programmatic and procedural guides, and memorandum on various personnel subjects Represents Programs in external staff meetings, conferences, consultations and coordination with OPM, USDA, other Federal Agencies, and non-Federal organizations. Develops and delivers presentations and briefings to managers, supervisors, or employees. Development of visual aids, handouts, charts, and reference on various personnel subjects. Assesses need for and recommends subject-matter training for MMA officials. Researches, analyzes, and develops material training sessions. Provides technical advice and assistance to management on the interpretation and implementation of new and/or substantially revised personnel laws, regulations, policies

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Knowledge of personnel management programs, methods, policies, laws, and procedures in order to perform a variety of Human Resources activities. Delivering presentations and briefings to managers, supervisors, or employees on various HR topics. Communicating orally and in writing in order to respond to HR questions from field employees and write internal SOPs on HR processes. Provide advisory services include relaying, interpreting, and recommending methods for applying policies and procedures. OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Policy, or a closely related field of study. Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Independently performs fact-finding and research to develop background information for formulating or revising segments of personnel policies, programs, and procedures. Reviews and analyzes personnel operations to assure meeting statutory and regulatory requirements Develop and deliver presentations and briefings to managers, supervisors, or employees on various HR topics. Provides advice and support to supervisor(s) and other staff on all personnel matters, to include recruitments, separations, performance management, and employee relations. OR Successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Policy, or a closely related field of study Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Provides technical expertise and assistance to management on the interpretation and implementation of new and/or substantially revised personnel laws, regulations, policies, and/or procedures. Developing, monitoring, and implementing personnel policies and procedures including but not limited to performance management, employee relations, recruitment, employment, staffing, retirement, compensation, position classification, employee development and training. Advising and making recommendations to managers and supervisors on employee conduct and performance issues. Independently develops and deliver training, presentations, and briefings to managers, supervisors, or employees on a variety of HR topics. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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. Experience in related fields that did not involve the use and understanding of economic principles and theories may not be used as qualifying experience for these positions.

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Marketing Service USDA, AMS, Dairy Program 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]