This HR Specialist position is located in the Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM), Division of Human Resource Management (HRM), Executive Services Branch (ESB). The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate executive recruitment processes and advise and work with Career SES selectees on writing and preparing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) packages for submission to the Office of Personnel Management.

Duties

As a Human Resources Specialist, GS-201-13/14 MP, you will perform the following duties: Manage and oversee the senior executive services (SES) recruitment process, including but not limited to, identifying issues, preparing options and recommending courses of action; advising organizations regarding recruitment and advertising resources and options; and Participate in organization-wide recruitment efforts to establish and implement plans to increase diverse representation in executive positions; develop marketing strategies and materials in conjunction with management officials to effectively represent NSF as an employer of choice; and define marketing strategies. Perform a variety of special projects and compile various reports that have a high degree of complexity; develop correspondence for management staff regarding executive level applicant's appointment options, executive staffing options, etc.; and prepare fact sheets, applicant materials, web page materials, and internal guidance for Division activities. Provide position management and resource management advice to executives, the Executive Resources Board (ERB), top management (i.e., Deputy Director, Assistant Directors, Division Directors) and HRM staff on SES and other executive positions; analyze requests for actions and reorganizations, identify and advise on problem areas and suggest methods to accomplish objectives; and determine SES position titling and classification. Develop, update, and implement the executive personnel policies and procedures for Presidential appointees (Director, Deputy Director and National Science Board Members) and Senior Executive Service (SES) positions and their incumbents, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guides, as well as management goals and objectives. Review performance plans and appraisals for conformance with pertinent laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures, and independently seek corrective actions with NSF organizations and managers. Support and oversee selectees with writing and preparing Executive Core Qualifications packages for submission. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service performing and providing technical guidance on complex human resources functions in support of classifying, recruiting, hiring, processing, and onboarding senior executive services (SES) employees. Examples of such experience may include staffing and placement activities for executives; compensation and pay consultation and analysis for executives; SES performance management to include working with the Performance Review Board (PRB); providing advice on organizational structures to meet management needs; and providing advice and assistance in executive and excepted service recruitment and placement, compensation management and position classification. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service performing human resources functions related to classification, staffing, recruitment, and compensation for senior executive service (SES) employees. Examples of such experience may include staffing and placement activities for executives; compensation and pay analysis for executives; SES performance management; providing advice on organizational structures to meet management needs; and providing advice and assistance in executive and excepted service recruitment and placement, compensation management and position classification. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Staffing and Classification Branch
• Email: [email protected]