Human Resource Specialist

Summary
The incumbent serves as a Human Resource Specialist in the Executive Resources Division, AHR-200. Works independently to provide operational and advisory Human Resource management services of staffing, recruitment, position management, performance management, performance awards and succession planning for the agency's executive leadership positions.
This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency
Also open to former excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will be accepted from preference eligible and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.
Duties
H Band Duties
Typical assignments may include: Managing the full range of recruitment processes for assigned Lines of Business; e.g., assisting in the development of position descriptions and technical requirements, creating vacancy announcements, conducting minimum qualifications, convening rating and interview panels, issuing selection certificates; providing position management and classification support, consulting withLines of Business to develop succession plans and; staffing and recruitment and position management strategies; interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and proposing procedures for new and changing program areas; tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; providing guidance to less-experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; facilitating the development and implementation of effective on-boarding and orientation strategies to help transition newly appointed executives; and preparing and presenting reports and briefings on program status, recommended actions or changed/new program areas or products.
I Band Duties
Typical assignments may include: Managing the full range of recruitment processes for assigned Lines of Business; e.g., assisting in the development of position descriptions and technical requirements, creating vacancy announcements, conducting minimum qualifications, convening rating and interview panels, issuing selection certificates; participating with management in the early planning of all aspects of staffing, developing alternative recruitment approaches/strategies to meet needs, identifying and cultivating recruitment sources and researching new electronic mechanisms for effective recruitment; providing position management and classification support to assigned organizations; consulting with Lines of Business to develop succession plans; developing new HRprocedures involving major issues of concern to FAA management as business objectives and/or Federal personnel regulations change; providing updates to the Office of Policy, as requested, or after identifying inconsistencies in the application of policies using quality management approaches; e.g., customer input, data analysis; providing interpretation of laws, regulations, policies and procedures and proposes policies and procedures for new and changing program areas.
Identifies, plans, and organizes available resources to accomplish tasks.
Other duties include: conducting analysis (independently or in conjunction with management officials), on a wide range of agency matters, which includes topics such as delayering and span of control; providing guidance to less-experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; facilitating the development and implementation of effective on-boarding and orientation strategies to help transition newly appointed executives; preparing and presenting reports and briefings on program status; recommending actions or changes to new program areas or products; and participating in special reports and/or studies, in any specialized or general area of HR management as required, and presents findings along with responsible judgmental or technical solutions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the next lower grade that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
To qualify for the H Band, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G/ FG/GS-11 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience is defined as:
-Advising management on a variety of Human Resource management concepts, laws, policies, practices and regulations related to executive recruitment and staffing.
-Conducting job analyses, preparing crediting plans, and determining applicant qualifications.
-Advising management concerning current and future staffing projections.
To qualify for the I Band, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H/ FG/GS-12 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience is defined as:
1. Advising management on a variety of Human Resource management concepts, laws, policies, practices and regulations related to executive recruitment and staffing.
2. Conducting job analyses, preparing crediting plans, and determining applicant qualifications.
3. Advising management concerning current and future staffing projections.

• You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.
• Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
• As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
• In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
  *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*
• Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
• **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**

Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
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Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: :https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
2. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection.
3. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
4. This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated.Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

• Benefits
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  Review our 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.
  Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 202-267-7032 on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.
  Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office.Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
  If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, ...