Human Resources Specialist

Duties

• Develops assessment procedures to help select candidates with the right background and competencies. Works with talent management team to develop valid, fair and effective assessment strategies that meet specific hiring needs. Works with talent management system and any vendor(s) to develop assessment tools.
• Researches and implements the latest talent assessment tools, including psychometric tests, behavioral assessments, and AI-driven solutions. Designs creative and engaging assessment exercises, such as situational judgment tests, case studies, and gamified assessments. Pilots and evaluates new assessment tools and methods to continuously improve accuracy, engagement, and fairness. Uses data analytics to measure the effectiveness and validity of assessment methods.
• Prepares and provides various ad-hoc reports related to operational issues utilizing a variety of automated systems and programs. Researches a wide variety of complex issues prompted by unusual problems or questions related to employment, benefits and pay issues.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and alignment with organizational values. Conduct policy audits and maintain an up-to-date repository of HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedural guides. Ensure that HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Assess potential risks associated with HR policies and processes and implement measures to mitigate these risks. Act as a liaison with legal advisors on HR-related matters to stay ahead of regulatory changes.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve HR processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Implements technology-driven HR solutions, such as digital onboarding, employee self-service portals, and analytics tools. Partners with stakeholders to ensure that new processes meet business needs and enhance the employee experience. Develops and execute strategies to improve the employee journey, from onboarding to offboarding.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
• The selectee must obtain OPM certification in delegated examining within three (3) months of initial appointment, and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• The selectee must obtain and maintain certification as a contracting officer’s representative (COR).

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 12/27/2024 .
  
  Required Documents

  • Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification),

  • Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable; see below),

  • SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current and former federal employees; see below for more information), and

  • Performance Appraisal (for current federal employees) Note: if not provided, may be required at time of interview.

  Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  
  Veterans Preference In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days after the certification is submitted; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
  
  If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Pt Veteran Preference, and the other required documentation listed on the reverse of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
  
  Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veterans' preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).
  
  Veterans Employment Opportunity Act
  To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.
  

  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP / Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
  If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.
  
  Non-competitive Eligibility
  You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; veterans w/ service-connected disabilities of 30% or more; returning volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment, etc. Appropriate documentation to support your claim must be included in your application, along with the type of special appointment you are seeking. Current/Former Federal Employees
  If you are a current or former Federal employee in a permanent, competitive service position, you must submit documents to confirm your status or reinstatement eligibility.

  • Submit an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official agency documentation that shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".
  • Submit your most recent Performance Appraisal (dated within the last 18 months) or a separate statement explaining why you are unable to submit your appraisal. If not provided at time of application, it will be required at time of interview

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2024to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

  • Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site .
  
  If you are unable to apply online, please contact Catherine Sinicrope at
  Catherine.Sinicrope2@usdoj.gov or 202-598-9333 for alternate application procedures.

  Agency contact information

  Catherine Sinicrope

  Email

  Catherine.Sinicrope2@usdoj.gov

  Address

  Office of Administration
  DO NOT MAIL
  Washington, DC 20531
  US

  Next steps

  Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.