What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at Assistant Secretary for Administration?
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
GS-201-11
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
GS-201-12
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website
As an HR Specialist you will use your knowledge of and experience with Office of Human Resources to optimize business results and customer experience by:
*These are the duties performed at the full performance level
Qualifications:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORGS-201-11
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Researching, interpreting, and applying Federal human resources laws, regulations, and policies to support staffing, recruitment, and/or onboarding activities.
- Reviewing applications and related documentation to determine applicant eligibility and qualifications for Federal employment.
- Providing guidance to managers, employees, and/or applicants by responding to human resources inquiries.
- Utilizing automated HR systems to process and track staffing, recruitment, and/or onboarding actions.
OR
possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in human resource or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
OR have a combination of experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. C. I do not possess the education or specialized experience as described above.
possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related in human resource or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
OR have a combination of experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. C. I do not possess the education or specialized experience as described above.
GS-201-12
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Researching, interpreting, and applying Federal HR laws, regulations, and policies to carry out staffing, recruitment, and/or onboarding activities in accordance with merit system principles.
- Preparing and processing personnel actions and/or recruitment documentation in support of hiring and onboarding functions.
- Determining applicant eligibility and qualifications for Federal positions.
- Providing guidance to managers and/or applicants on HR procedures related to staffing, recruitment, and/or onboarding.
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Providing consultation and advisory services to managers and applicants on staffing, recruitment, and/or onboarding strategies in accordance with Federal HR laws and regulations.
- Evaluating position requirements and workforce needs to support effective hiring and onboarding outcomes.
- Analyzing complex human resources issues related to staffing, recruitment, and/or onboarding and recommending strategic solutions.
- Interpreting and applying Federal HR laws, regulations, and policies to resolve complex HR issues and ensure compliance with merit system principles.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website
Responsibilities:
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAYAs an HR Specialist you will use your knowledge of and experience with Office of Human Resources to optimize business results and customer experience by:
*These are the duties performed at the full performance level
- Provides comprehensive HR management advisory services to managers and stakeholders on staffing, recruitment, and onboarding strategies, advising on Federal laws, regulations, policies, and hiring authorities to support effective talent acquisition and ensure compliance with merit system principles.
- Analyzes organizational workforce requirements, conducts job analyses, and develops hiring and succession plans based on mission needs, workforce data, and staffing trends to support effective recruitment and onboarding outcomes.
- Independently analyzes complex and sensitive HR issues related to staffing, recruitment, and onboarding, conducts studies and evaluations, and develops strategic recommendations and alternative solutions to improve HR programs and resolve organizational challenges
- Interprets and applies Federal HR laws, regulations, and policies to resolve complex HR issues, ensure compliance with merit system principles, and provide authoritative guidance on recruitment, placement, and compensation matters.
Salary : $85,447