What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist (Classification) position at Human Resources Staff?
EOUSA HR Staff manages human resource policies and programs across 94 U.S. Attorneys' offices. HR provides technical oversight of delegated personnel authorities, operating personnel services, and pre-employment security screening across all U.S. Attorneys' offices. They develop and enforce HR policies, oversee delegated personnel authorities, administer distinct pay systems for Assistant U.S. Attorneys and support staff.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in federal service utilizing OPM position classification standards to classify positions across multiple series and grades; Preparing evaluation statements to support classification decisions; Providing recommendations, advice, and/or technical guidance on the classification of agency positions in accordance with federal position classification policies and procedures; AND Conducting desk audits.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.
Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below. You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
Typical work assignments will include:
-Plan and deliver complex classification and position management advisory services in support of the collective USAO community.
-Evaluate and justify position classification decisions regarding grade and series determinations.
-Provide advice and guidance in determining effective, efficient, and economical organization and position structures and review restructuring and realignment proposals.
- Serve as a team member on special projects and comprehensive studies to identify and examine position management and classification problems or operating issues that impact the USAO community.
-Assist with position management and classification program communication across the USAO community.
- Conduct reviews of USAO classification operations for application of required regulations and policies, technical accuracy, sound internal controls and compliance with merit principles.
-Analyze and evaluate program execution, recognizing problems and problem areas and originate solutions to complex or unusual classification issues.
- Deliver authoritative HR advisory services and strategic position management and classification program activities in support of the collective USAO community.
-Participate in developing strategic program plans relating to position management and classification activities.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement.Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in federal service utilizing OPM position classification standards to classify positions across multiple series and grades; Preparing evaluation statements to support classification decisions; Providing recommendations, advice, and/or technical guidance on the classification of agency positions in accordance with federal position classification policies and procedures; AND Conducting desk audits.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.
Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below. You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
Responsibilities:
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team working in conjunction with the program manager for classification, serving as a human resources (HR) specialist responsible for providing technical guidance on position management and classification issues/activities to senior leadership and the collective United States Attorneys' Office (USAOs).Typical work assignments will include:
-Plan and deliver complex classification and position management advisory services in support of the collective USAO community.
-Evaluate and justify position classification decisions regarding grade and series determinations.
-Provide advice and guidance in determining effective, efficient, and economical organization and position structures and review restructuring and realignment proposals.
- Serve as a team member on special projects and comprehensive studies to identify and examine position management and classification problems or operating issues that impact the USAO community.
-Assist with position management and classification program communication across the USAO community.
- Conduct reviews of USAO classification operations for application of required regulations and policies, technical accuracy, sound internal controls and compliance with merit principles.
-Analyze and evaluate program execution, recognizing problems and problem areas and originate solutions to complex or unusual classification issues.
- Deliver authoritative HR advisory services and strategic position management and classification program activities in support of the collective USAO community.
-Participate in developing strategic program plans relating to position management and classification activities.
Salary : $121,785