HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge of federal equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative employment, and disability program concepts, principles, governing laws, regulations, executive orders, and statutory reporting requirements.

Knowledge of federal civilian personnel administration and human capital management principles, concepts, and practices (e.g. recruitment, staffing, merit promotion, hiring authorities, career development, and retention under Title 5 and/or Title 10) to integrate EEO principles with human capital systems.

Skill in applying quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to evaluate civilian talent lifecycle processes, assess workforce demographic data, identify systemic barriers, and formulate actionable or programmatic solutions. Skill in project management, action officer operations, and coordinating cross-functional taskings to achieve strategic program milestones within established timelines.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to prepare executive-level staff packages, deliver technical briefings, and present complex or sensitive program information to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships, consult as a subject matter expert, and liaise with internal enterprise leadership, human resources professionals, and external federal oversight authorities.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of federal equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative employment, and disability program concepts, principles, governing laws, regulations, executive orders, and statutory reporting requirements.

Knowledge of federal civilian personnel administration and human capital management principles, concepts, and practices (e.g., recruitment, staffing, merit promotion, hiring authorities, career development, and retention under Title 5 and/or Title 10) to integrate EEO principles with human capital systems.

Skill in applying quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to evaluate civilian talent lifecycle processes, assess workforce demographic data, identify systemic barriers, and formulate actionable or programmatic solutions. Skill in project management, action officer operations, and coordinating cross-functional taskings to achieve strategic program milestones within established timelines.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to prepare executive-level staff packages, deliver technical briefings, and present complex or sensitive program information to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships, consult as a subject matter expert, and liaise with internal enterprise leadership, human resources professionals, and external federal oversight authorities.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

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

Strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement Policy development, compliance, and program evaluation. Action officer, statutory reporting, and project management