Human Resources Specialist (RecStaffClass)

1. Perform and manage the full range of recruitment task and services under Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion recruiting processes (i.e. prepare job analyses crediting plans vacancy announcements and other recruiting materials represent PSA in recruiting initiatives make contact with applicants; advise selecting officials of procedures and requirements governing Certificates of Eligibles category ranking and rules covering applicants with veterans preference analyze staffing requirements and advise management on approaches and methods to meet specialized position needs.

1. Provide technical advice in the areas of recruitment staffing placement pay entitlements and other related areas.

1. Responsible for coding and verifying the processing and completion of personnel actions such as promotions reassignments details realignments accessions adverse actions awards transfers and resignations; review requests for adequacy and accuracy identify any problems or discrepancies and resolve or recommend resolution.

1. Perform position classification and ensure that the application of position classification standards job grading system is accurate and consistent.

1. Advise and provide authoritative advice on position management and classification issues decisions questions and delegated classification authority processes.

1. Provide management with recommendations for improvements in position and organization structures considering the full range of life cycle requirements and potential need for consolidation or realignment of existing functions.

A candidate appointed at a lower grade level may be promoted up to the full performance level without further competition.

Bargaining Unit Status and Chapter: Not Covered AFGE Local 1456

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

This is not a law enforcement position

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
3. Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation.
4. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period if not already completed.
5. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
6. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
7. Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade.
8. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the close of this announcement.
9. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

To qualify for this position you must meet the specialized experience requirement listed below.

This position requires Delegated Examining Certification (DE) from OPM and as such you must possess a current DE certification. A copy of your DE certificate showing the date of certification and expiration date must be included with your application materials. You must be able to maintain your certification while performing in this position.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience related to the duties of the position that was comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Performing staffing and recruitment placement functions under Delegated Examining Merit Promotion and other hiring authorities researching and analyzing documentation to support actions coding and providing advice on the processing of a wide range of personnel actions to include: accessions promotions reassignments realignments details transfers adverse actions awards and resignations; 2) Utilizing various HR related automated software programs (i.e. USA Staffing National Finance Center (NFC) Position Management System Online (PMSO) Entry Processing Inquiry and Correction System (EPIC) etc.) to gather and evaluate data and; 3) Administering guidance to management and employees on various HR related topics (i.e. recruitment staffing and placement).


To qualify at the GS-13 grade level applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience related to the duties of the position that was comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Serving as a subject matter expert in the management and performance of the full range of staffing and recruitment placement functions under Delegated Examining Merit Promotion and other hiring authorities; serving as a consultant in position management; coding and providing advice on the processing of a wide range of personnel actions to include accessions promotions reassignments realignments details transfers adverse actions awards and resignations; 2) Utilizing various HR related automated software programs (i.e. USA Staffing National Finance Center (NFC) Position Management System Online (PMSO) Entry Processing Inquiry and Correction System (EPIC) etc.) to gather and evaluate data; 3) Providing expert advice and guidance to management and employees on various HR related topics (i.e. recruitment staffing placement and position management); 4) Conducting program-wide evaluation of Human Resources staffing programs to determine compliance with Federal and local regulatory guidelines and; 5) Serving as a quality reviewer for Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion cases to ensure compliance and accountability of prescribed guidelines.

NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an Ineligible rating.

Required Experience:

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