Human Capital Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Management and Operations Division, Office of Human Capital. The incumbent supports a team providing policy and management officials in the Office of Management and Budget with management advice, consultation and assistance in human resources matters.

Duties

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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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
• Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
• As a prerequisite for employment in this role, you will be assigned to a position within the Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. After two years of service in this capacity, you may acquire competitive status, if applicable.
• Your employment will be considered at-will.
• Individuals in this position will not have access to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals regarding adverse actions related to performance, discipline, and other issues as outlined in chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code.
• The enforcement of prohibitions against prohibited personnel practices will be managed by the Office of General Counsel or an equivalent agency position, rather than the Office of Special Counsel.

Qualifications

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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this job series.

Additional information

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

Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page

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

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

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.

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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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