HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves the Joint Staff in providing management advisory services in all areas of personnel to include manpower and organizational management to high level officials, and management and administrative officers.

Duties

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As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as an expert advisor to the Joint Staff which includes a variety of occupations and high level officials, both military and civilian.
• Serves as a focal point to liaise with the needs of the Joint Staff and the Servicing proponent.
• Assists top management in the identification, documentation, and implementation of manpower reduction initiatives, such as buyout and early retirement programs.
• Serves as a representative or a member of committees and/or working groups at interagency meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Considers the organizational mission, level of issues, priority, time constraints, and availability of pertinent information in the analytical process of presenting a full range of possible alternatives.
• Provides expert advisory services and assistance to structure new positions and organizational units.
• Provides expert personnel staffing and recruitment services to management with options and recommendations for effective program operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Advising and assisting management with conducting position management reviews to determine proper organizational structure;
• Providing advisory services on a variety of complex HR topics and issues related to the various hiring authorities, classification, pay administration, leave credit for non-federal time, pay setting, etc.;
• Assisting management with determining Superior Qualifications, writing guidelines, instructions, policies, or SOPs about civilian personnel matters for use agency wide;
• Applying other civilian personnel management concepts, laws, rules, principles, and practices to research, interpret, and design civilian personnel policies and programs that affect the entire organization.

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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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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