Summary

This position is in the Office of Employee Development. It is responsible for providing the identification of agency-wide training needs; the determination of agency-wide training plans and objectives; the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of agency-wide training and instructional programs, courses, and materials; and the assessment of headquarters and field training and instructional operations.

Duties

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As a, HR Specialist (Employee Development), GS- 0201-13, your typical work assignments may include:

• Independently formulates, executes, evaluates, and continuously improves agency-wide training programs;
• Conducts analyses to determine training requirements; prepares instructional objectives; determines instructional methodology and strategy;
• Assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs and operations;
• Serves as COR/agency point of contact, managing and administering contracts and interagency agreements for training services; AND
• Prepares written documents and provides briefings and presentations to stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a Competitive Service position.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• You may be required to complete as applicable, a new one-year probationary period or two-year trial period if appointed.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• If you are a current status federal employee, you may be required to complete another one-year probationary period if selected.

Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience designing, developing, and evaluating training and employee development programs that support organizational goals. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess training needs, apply instructional methodologies, and evaluate program effectiveness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to collaborate with stakeholders, deliver presentations, and provide guidance to employees and leadership. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, and skilled in coordinating training initiatives, including working with vendors and managing program logistics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the HR Specialist (Employee Development) at the GS-13 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience independently planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs, including identifying training needs, establishing instructional objectives, and assessing program effectiveness to ensure alignment with organizational goals;
• Experience conducting analyses to determine training requirements; designing instructional strategies and materials; and applying appropriate training methodologies to support employee, supervisor, and leadership development; AND
• Experience managing training initiatives or projects, including coordinating with stakeholders, administering contracts or agreements for training services, and preparing and delivering briefings, reports, and presentations to support program execution and decision-making.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS

All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-12 or equivalent grade level of the federal service, is required to qualify for this position.

(NOTE: All current and former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive). You may determine your current status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. Block 24 must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1".

NOTE: 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES

Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

PLACEMENT POLICY

The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, or promotion. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct; and
• The needs and interests of the agency; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources.

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Employee Assistance Program, and the Childcare Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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 windowLearn more about federal 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.