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*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Please note, this position requires reporting in-person to the USPS OIG Headquarters office located in Arlington, VA. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for this position.

Duties

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This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to Human Resources (HR) Analyst position with the Mission Support, Human Resources, Staffing and Classification team. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

The successful candidate will be responsible for independently performing assignments and application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the areas of recruitment, hiring, classification, and position descriptions.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 07/15/2026 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 - GS-13. The salary range for this position is $85,447.00 - $158,322.00 and these figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 is at management's discretion.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Provide a full range of HR services and technical guidance to employees and management officials related to staffing programs and position classification standards through the interpretation of federal laws, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Collaborate with hiring managers to review position descriptions, develop assessment questionnaires, prepare and create job announcements, administer rating and ranking processes for various types of hiring actions, determine eligibility and qualifications, adjudicate veterans' preference, establish pay using regulatory requirements, and document recruitment actions.
• Provide consulting and customer advisory services to management officials to develop major job duties and responsibilities, determine appropriate titles, series, and grade levels, write evaluation statements for position descriptions in Factor Evaluation System (FES) format, and resolve complex classification issues in accordance with OPM position classification standards and guides.
• Apply a range of hiring authorities, such as merit promotions, interagency transfers, reinstatements, Veteran's Recruitment Appointment, 30%+ Disabled Veteran Hiring, and Schedule A Hiring, to onboard candidates in accordance with established federal laws.
• Apply and perform quality assurance on merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices in accordance with federal hiring regulations.
• Troubleshoot, research, and develop solutions to difficult and complex problems associated with various recruitment, placement, and position management actions.
• Prepare and present reports and briefings to senior leaders. Conduct agency-wide workshops, seminars, and briefings to educate the workforce on various staffing programs and position classification standards.
• Utilize HR platforms and automated application systems to post job announcements, manage position classification data, process various personnel action request types, produce reports, and perform data analysis.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain moderate background investigation security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of specialized experience in interpreting, analyzing, evaluating and applying federal human resources management principles, concepts, regulations and policies to advise managers on a variety of legal, regulatory, and procedural issues related to recruitment, staffing, position management, and organizational design.

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• At least four (4) years of specialized experience in interpreting, analyzing, evaluating and applying federal human resources management principles, concepts, regulations and policies to advise managers on a variety of legal, regulatory, and procedural issues related to recruitment, staffing, position management, and organizational design.

For both minimum qualifications, the applicant must have experience in applying a wide range of staffing and position classification concepts, practices, policies, precedents, and procedures, and the use of an automated staffing tool.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Certification(s) related to HR

EVALUATION FACTORS

You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

• Knowledge of and experience in applying federal position classification principles, concepts, and practices, sufficient to develop major job duties and responsibilities, determine appropriate titles, series, and grade levels, and write evaluation statements for position descriptions at various graded levels and occupational series in Factor Evaluation System (FES) format for federal civilian positions.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying federal staffing and placement principles, concepts, and practices sufficient to provide advisory services on a wide range of recruitment, staffing, and placement programs in the Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive Services.
• Skills and experience in independently executing a full life cycle on hiring actions, including developing assessment questionnaires, posting job announcements, administering rating and ranking processes, determining eligibility and qualifications, adjudicating veterans' preference, issuing certificates of eligibles, validating selections, and establishing pay for various types of hiring actions.
• Skills and experience in using a variety of automated personnel systems and programs at a level sufficient to manage vacancy announcements, process personnel action requests, manage position classification data, generate reports, and conduct research to identify data inaccuracies.
• Ability to work effectively (independently and within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative manner to develop solutions through research and analysis.
• Ability to communicate factual and procedural information clearly, both orally and in writing, to employees and management on complex or irregular issues.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation.

Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:

Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.

For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:

As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.

We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well.For more information about these programs visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/

Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: https://www.checkbook.org/pshb/

Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/ and tsp.gov/.

Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.

Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).

For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions

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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.

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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.