Summary

This position is part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Department of Energy. As a Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Business Partner), you will provide strategic Human Resources management expertise and support to one or more DOE organization(s).

Duties

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As a Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Business Partner), you will:

• Advises program managers on complex, cross-cutting human resources policies, regulations, and operational strategies to support organizational goals.
• Analyzes staffing trends, turnover patterns, and labor market conditions to create short- and long-range hiring and workforce planning solutions.
• Recommends position structures, evaluates organizational effectiveness, and oversees the implementation of reorganizations.
• Participates in cross-functional workgroups to address systemic HR issues and mentors HR staff on advisory practices and technical operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Situational telework may be authorized.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 3 of Total 4 of the following:

1. Serving as an HR business partner or advisor to stakeholders by interpreting human resources policies, laws, and precedents to resolve difficult, non-routine, or sensitive workforce issues.
2. Using data analytics (such as turnover patterns, retirement eligibility, or staffing data) to diagnose human capital needs and forecast future hiring and retention requirements.
3. Developing short- or long-term staffing plans, organizational realignments, or restructuring proposals to align staffing and job design with business or operational goals.
4. Researching and formulating solutions for multi-faceted problems that cut across different HR functional areas (such as recruitment, classification, employee development, or performance management) to create new guidelines

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• 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.

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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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