Human Resources Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Serve as the Civilian Personnel Management Office's (CPMO) Executive Officer and a staff level Civilian Human Resources (CHR) consultant/advisor at the United States Army Reserve Command. Exercise responsibility for all facets of program administration for various HR programs to include identification of program needs, development of programs, and answering inquiries concerning the nature and purpose of programs. Advise on current and proposed Federal laws, executive orders, directives, OPM decisions, and policies regarding civilian personnel implications for assigned HR program area(s). Review responses to Congressional Inquiries, Army Audit Reports, Inspector General (IG) Inspections, DA and OPM Surveys, etc., regarding policies and practices. Prepare reports for the CPMO to analyze the personnel program for assigned activities. Maintain automated suspense systems for external and internal taskings and staff actions. Responsible for all Directorate publications such as establishing administrative policies, standard operating procedures, and/or directives related to the operations of the Directorate, personnel and administrative rosters. Review correspondence for administrative and technical accuracy, and rewrites if necessary before it goes to the appropriate level for signature. Maintain the Director and Deputy Director's schedule, forecasting potential requirements, de-conflicting problems, and plan and project timeframes for historical recurring requirements. Execute priorities for daily operations based upon guidance from the Director and Deputy Director. Collaborate with senior specialist to evaluate, design, and implement command wide personnel programs and guidance. Provide recommended courses of action and other efficiencies that may aid in the achievement of desired goals and objectives. Initiate all Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs) upon request for a variety of civilian personnel actions for the CPMO and other Directorates in USARC or OCAR. Monitor and track civilian personnel actions through the Civilian Personnel Data System. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing a broad range of advisory and management services essential to the direction and efficient operation of an human resources office, such as: personnel management, project and quality control, security, information systems, and administrative internal controls; and Providing technical advice and assistance to supervisors and managers at the major command level in one or more Civilian Human Resources Management (CHRM) functional specialties; and Researching, interpreting and clarifying HR laws, regulations, and policy guidance; and Providing input for responses to Congressional Inquiries, Army Audit Reports, Inspector General (IG) Inspections, DA and OPM surveys, etc., regarding policies and practices. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Credit Time for Leave Accrual may be authorized if found to be in the best interest of the government. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability
Attention to Detail
Compliance
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
HR Information Systems Application
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Manages and Organizes Information
Personnel and Human Resources
Program Management
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Technical Credibility The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment . click apply for full job details

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