Human Resources Specialist (Orientation & Experience Specialist)

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATIONS GS-7: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level (GS-5) in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience applying established procedures and requirements related to an assigned human resources function to perform developmental HR assignments and administrative support work related to that function.

Experience performing routine assignments, gathering and analyzing basic facts, and providing support work to others managing programs; researching and applying policies, regulations, laws, guidance, and assisting with special projects or programs. Experience using various automated information systems to prepare documents, input data, compile and generate reports, and monitor administrative controls. Experience communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally, and in writing.

OR you may qualify based on education as follows: At least one (1) academic year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society. OR you may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined education and experience as defined above.

GS-9 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level (GS-7) in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience applying basic HR knowledge, established procedures, and program guidance to support an assigned program; assisting with information gathering, tracking, and elevation of unusual issues.

Experience assisting with conducting a variety of onboarding activities for new hires, and coordinating with various Business Operating Divisions (BOD's), IT, FMSS, and other stakeholders to gather information, track actions, and elevate issues. Experience assisting with analytical and research techniques to conduct fact finding and recommend solutions to moderately difficult but well-precedented and/or recurring issues and problems.

Experience using various automated information systems to prepare documents, input data, compile and generate reports, and monitor administrative controls. Experience communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally, and in writing.

OR you may qualify based on education as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

OR LL.B or J.D. in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields. OR you may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined education and experience as defined above.

AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment.

For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens" TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for.

For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Responds to current and future needs within the orientation & experience program by implementing improvements to the program's automation, reports, and processes to deliver a successful program.

Analyzes orientation & experience programs, processes, and practices. Identifies trends and anticipates adverse impact on budget and/or work plans and identifies problem areas or risks. Serves as a technical resource for assigned Orientation & Experience Program work involving review of personnel and payroll documents, onboarding records, benefits information, and related HR system data.

Develops Lessons Learned post orientation to outline and discuss technical issues experienced during onboarding with team members and stakeholders. Recommends solutions and recommendations for HR issues that arise within the Orientation & Experience process. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD25102 and PD25103 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.