Summary

This vacancy is for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position in the Human Resources Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, 0201-14, FPL GS-14 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

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• Plan, organize, monitor and direct the activities of an HR team, ensuring that HR services comply with statutory, regulatory, agency requirements and provides technical assistance on complex and sensitive matters.
• Provide continuing advice and consultation to bureau managers directly and through subordinate staff to assure a reasonable, equitable and appropriate approach to position creation and staffing activities based on Bureau needs.
• Provide advice on compliance with federal pay statutes, regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and any past practices.
• Plan and execute strategies to identify workforce needs; sources and recruits diverse, qualified applicants; assesses candidates using fair and valid methods; and makes hiring decisions that support organizational effectiveness.
• Provides technical answers to managers, employees, supervisors, etc., pertaining to assigned program area(s).
• Follows regulations from the Office of Personnel Management, the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and other DOC guidance.
• Provides authoritative guidance to officials, supervisors, and employees on personnel processing requirements and pay administration principles.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Time-in-grade must be met by closing date.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Overseeing and supervising staffing, selection and placement activities which provides and performs technical support to a variety of organizations throughout a department; Overseeing the development of vacancy announcements, management of the career opportunities program, provision of employment selection certificates, qualifications determinations, conduct of rating and ranking panels, merit assignment and delegated examining programs; and planning and executing strategies to identify workforce needs;

and/or

Researching, interpreting, and applying human resources laws, pay rules, and procedural guidance to advise employees and managers on complex personnel, benefits, and compensation matters.

Leading or directing a team responsible for administering HR programs and processing the full range of personnel actions, including assigning and prioritizing work, providing technical guidance and coaching, assessing performance, developing staff capabilities, and ensuring all actions are completed accurately, timely, and in full compliance with governing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Providing strategic guidance, training, and expert counsel to senior officials, executives, managers, and HR professionals on complex human resources topics, including compensation and leave administration.

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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Additionally, the following link provides information on the hiring authority that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

• CTAP

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, [redacted].

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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.