Human Resources Specialist

About this role

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. For applicants applying at the GS-12 Level: Applicants applying for the GS-12 must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching, interpreting and applying appropriate Federal laws, regulations, policies and guidelines in at least two human resources functional areas (e.g., recruitment and placement, classification, employee relations, performance management, HR development, employee benefits). Experience providing technical advice and guidance to managers by analyzing human resources issues, evaluating applicable policies and procedures, and recommending solutions to resolve complex HR problems and support management decisions.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. For applicants applying at the GS-13 Level: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching, interpreting and applying appropriate Federal laws, regulations, policies and guidelines in at least two human resources functional areas (e.g., recruitment and placement, classification, employee relations, performance management, HR development, employee benefits).

Experience providing authoritative management advisory services by evaluating complex, human resources issues, analyzing regulatory requirements and developing innovative strategies and recommendations to resolve challenging HR problems and support organizational objectives. Experience evaluating human resources programs, policies, and processes to identify operational challenges, recommend improvements, and develop strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and support workforce management objectives.