Human Resources Specialist

About this role

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: Specialized Experience GS-13 Level: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience that is directly related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance.

Specialized experience must include: Conducting studies of human resources programs to evaluate policies, practices, and program effectiveness and recommend improvements. Researching and interpreting personnel management regulations, policies, and standards to evaluate program requirements and advise management on human resources issues. Analyzing project data, requirements and organizational impacts to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend corrective actions.

Planning and coordinating program projects by establishing objectives schedules, and work plans; monitoring progress; and adjusting activities to meet project requirements. Developing written guidance, procedures, and reports to communicate findings, support management decisions, and implement program changes. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment.