Human Resources Specialist

About this role

To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must meet the below Specialized Experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Experience performing at least three (3) of the following four (4) duties: 1)Providing technical advice and guidance to management and employees in at least three (3) or more human resources functional areas, including recruitment and placement, position classification, employee relations, performance management, employee benefits, human resources development, pay and compensation, processing personnel and payroll actions, resolving issues within the Payroll/Personnel System (PPS), and records management and administration; 2)Serving as a senior human resources consultant to management, providing expert guidance and recommendations on complex personnel management matters, policies, procedures, and workforce-related issues; 3)Coordinating and/or preparing responses to external program reviews, audits, and assessments, including addressing findings and recommendations involving sensitive or complex human resources issues; and/or 4)Reviewing and interpreting human resources laws, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines to assess their impact on organizational operations and recommend or implement updates to internal procedures and practices.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.