Human Capital Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

Examples of specialized experience are: You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1.

Providing comprehensive human capital management advice and consultation to managers and senior officials on multiple human resources program areas, such as recruitment and placement and position management; AND 2. Recommending new or enhanced procedures, processes, or management strategies to address recruitment and placement needs and improve organizational effectiveness; AND 3. Conducting special studies to identify trends, assess future workforce needs.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1. Serving as a senior human capital advisor to senior managers and organizational leadership, providing expert advice and recommendations on complex, sensitive, human resources management matters; AND 2.

Developing, evaluating, or recommending organization-wide strategies, policies, programs, or process improvements involving human resources management matters areas such as recruitment and talent acquisition, workforce planning, or position management; AND 3. Conducting and evaluating special studies to identify trends, assess future workforce needs; AND 4.

Resolving complex and human capital management issues by interpreting and adapting applicable laws, regulations, policies, and administrative guidance and developing solutions where established approaches do not fully address the circumstances. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

As a Human Capital Specialist, GS-0301-13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides comprehensive advice and assistance to Human Capital, staff, leadership and hiring managers on complex and sensitive human capital matters. Advises on and implements personnel policies and strategies involving recruitment and placement, personnel reassignments, and position management.

Tracks and analyzes personnel resource allocations, workforce demographics, grade distribution, and other human capital data. Assesses workforce characteristics, future needs, and organizational risks; develops data-driven findings and recommendations; and aligns human capital policies, programs, and workforce strategies with OMB mission, strategic goals, and performance outcomes. Recommends organizational alternatives, management strategies, and human resources solutions to strengthen organizational performance.

Works with managers, human resources staff, and external or community organizations to develop innovative approaches for attracting and acquiring talent responsive to OMB's unique workforce requirements. Develops and advocates strategies that support a culture of continuous learning, employee development, retention, and organizational effectiveness, and conducts special studies and analyses to evaluate workforce and human capital program needs.

Plans, coordinates, and completes complex human capital analyses, projects, and special assignments involving diverse and emerging issues. Exercises substantial judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and discretion in resolving difficult human capital issues and integrating differing stakeholder positions into constructive outcomes.

Serves as an advisor to agency-wide boards, senior officials, and other stakeholders, as assigned, and may lead or coordinate meetings requiring justification, defense, negotiation, or explanation of sensitive and controversial human resources matters.