Summary

The position is located in the Economic Research Service (ERS), Administrative and Financial Services (AFS). The selectee is not required to report to a government office, however, the option to work in one of the Agency offices may be available.

In this position, you will establish criteria, formulate studies, assess program effectiveness, and evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's Human Capital and Workforce Planning process.

Duties

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• Recommends efficient processes to execute implementation and serves as the Policies and Procedures liaison with AFM-HR Team.
• Evaluates the impact of human resources policies and procedures established by the ARS Administrative and Financial Management Division and the Office of Personnel Management and anticipates potential impact on Agency goals and objectives.
• Independently reviews Agency staffing levels and advises management officials of potential staffing needs.
• Assists Division Directors, Branch Chiefs and selecting officials in the preparation of justification documents associated with established Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation policies and procedures.
• Collects, analyzes, and assembles human capital data and information from various sources within the Agency for the purpose of preparing reports and requests for members of Congress, Departmental officials, Mission Area, Office of the Administrator.
• Prepares quarterly, bi-annual, semi-annual, and annual human capital report of activities for review by management officials within the Agency.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

GS-13

Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 level of this position are:

• Developing program and regulatory policies and procedures;
• Planning and implementing human capital programs;
• Producing analytic reports:
• Providing briefings for administration bodies.

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 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.

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 here.

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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.