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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 143913 - 143913
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources (OHR) Employment Solutions. The purpose of this position is to serve as Associate Director of Employment Solutions with responsibility for the planning and the direction and coordination of the day-to-day operations related to competitive and non-competitive staffing and placement; pay administration; recruitment and hiring; selection and onboarding processes.


Duties

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist GSyour typical work assignments may include:

  • Manages the planning coordination and implementation of the Agencys merit promotion policies and programs including the execution of delegated examining authorities and responsibilities;
  • Interprets complex legislative regulatory and policy guidance governing human resources programs and develops operational policies strategies and procedures for local implementation;
  • Maintains liaison with representatives from OPM and peers in other Federal agencies to exchange information regarding human resources programs and assesses the impact of proposed regulations on the Agency;
  • Plans and assigns work sets priorities provides on-the-job training evaluates staff performance and participates in staff selection; AND
  • Coordinates and directs special personnel management studies and reports develops long-range objectives and develops and implements changes in structure delegated authority procedures and coordination among OHR units.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is not a remote position.
  • Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • This is a Competitive Service position.
  • This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
  • You may be required to complete as applicable a new one-year probationary period or two-year trial period if appointed.
  • Applicants may be subject to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
  • Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
  • Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience leading Federal recruitment and staffing programs including delegated examining merit hiring plan pay administration special hiring authorities and workforce planning. The candidate should demonstrate expert knowledge of Federal human resources laws regulations and OPM policies with the ability to develop operational strategies and provide authoritative guidance on complex staffing issues. The ideal candidate is an effective leader with experience supervising and developing high-performing HR teams managing competing priorities and driving organizational change. Strong analytical communication and relationship-building skills are essential to collaborate with senior leadership OPM and other stakeholders while delivering customer-focused compliant and strategic human resources solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level which has provided them with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist at the GS-14 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

  • Experience administering and overseeing Federal staffing and recruitment programs including delegated examining merit promotion pay administration and special hiring authorities while ensuring compliance with merit system principles OPM regulations and applicable laws; AND
  • Experience interpreting and applying Federal human resources laws regulations Executive Orders and OPM guidance to develop policies and procedures provide authoritative technical advice to senior leadership resolve complex staffing and pay administration issues and implement agency-wide human capital initiatives; AND
  • Experience assigning and prioritizing work providing technical guidance and coaching evaluating performance developing staff and ensuring work is completed accurately timely and in compliance with applicable laws regulations policies and procedures.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS
All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-13 or equivalent grade level of the federal service is required to qualify for this position.

(NOTE: All Agency employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position title series grade step tenure code (1 or 2) and type of service (Competitive). As an employee you may determine your current status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. Block 24 must reflect 1 or 2. Also block 34 must reflect 1.

NOTE: 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.
Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) age disability genetic information political affiliations or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agencys Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities please click on the following website here.)

PLACEMENT POLICY
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by Appointment Reassignment Change to Lower Grade or Promotion. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:


ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants may contact the
Office of Human Resources.

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases flexible hours and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules Employee Assistance Program and the Childcare Subsidy Program) the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Thrift Savings Plan and the Transit Benefit Program.

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.

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.


Required Experience:

Manager