Human Resources Specialist

Duties

Manages and oversees the intake, processing, and approval process for political appointments (Schedule C (Sch C) and Noncareer (NC) Senior Executive Service (SES) appointees) throughout the Federal Government, reviewing position and agency appointment requests. This involves reviewing and providing authoritative recommendations the approval of agency requests for Sch C and NCSES appointments in order to appoint, reassign, transfer, or promote agency employees appointed by a siting administration.

Manages all processing actions within the Executive and Schedule C System (ESCS) as it relates to input and update of all position and incumbency data Presidential and Political appointees. Conducts research of data/information within ESCS to resolve inquiries and issues. Assists in the ongoing enhancements and updates to ESCS, such as developing and documenting requirements and assisting with user acceptance testing and training.

Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with agency White House Liaisons and human resource staff, White House Office of Presidential Personnel program staff, and staff of Independent Regulatory Agencies to ensure accurate and timely action on personnel matters and resolution of staffing issues.

Provides support to agency Senior Leadership on policy and operational matters specifically dealing with political appointments across the Federal Government, and provides authoritative recommendations to resolve political staffing and/or compensation issues arising within an Agency, across the Federal Government.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
  
  

Qualifications

For the GS 13: You must possess at least one full year (52 weeks) of experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) providing expert technical advice and assistance to agency counterparts through the interpretation of policies and precedents and resolving concerns; monitoring and keeping abreast of recurring changes in legislation affecting program areas; and mentoring less experienced employees to include providing technical guidance, on the job training, review of work, etc. Note: Your resume must fully support this experience.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS13 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility

Requirements Visit The Following Websites

• Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities
  
  

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration )

Reasonable Accommodation 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 an 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 an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire