Public Notice for Human Resources Specialist (Direct Hire)

Reference OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-F LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, with at least one year equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university.

OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-G LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F (GS/FG 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: experience working in the human resources field that provided experience in the full range of employment services/staffing, benefits administration, managing union contracts, employee relations and grievances, or other related personnel disciplines.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Education must be directly related to the position. Must be gained from an accredited college or university.

OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-H LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (GS/FG 10-11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: experience applying Human Resources policies and regulations in day-to-day work assignments; experience communicating with customers to acquire, clarify or exchange factors or information needed to make decisions involving Human Resources work assignments; serving as an advisor to managers and other personnel on complex personnel issues and identifying and recommending solutions.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-I LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (GS/FG 12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: advising management on a variety of human resources management concepts, laws, policies, practices and regulations related to employment services/staffing, benefits administration, managing union contracts, employee relations and grievances, or other related personnel disciplines.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-J LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (GS/FG 13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: experience leading or working in the HR functional areas of recruitment, staffing, classification, compensation, and position management; experience interpreting and applying human resource management principles, policies, and procedures typically gained as a senior HR advisor; experience with HR related systems; leading or overseeing the work of lower-graded staff or teams performing human resource functions.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-K LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (GS/FG 14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a HR Specialist position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may include but not limited to: managing a Human Resource Management office or program; developing and/or participating in the development of HR policies and procedures; leading or overseeing the work of lower-graded staff or teams performing human resource functions and customer service (recruitment, placement/staffing, processing personnel actions, pay-setting, and HR systems); and overseeing human resources programs and operations to ensure compliance with HR policies and Federal regulations.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.