Human Resources Officer

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Human Resources Business Solutions Division, will allow you to plan, organize, direct, and administer a broad range of agency data initiatives that directly support the delivery of human resource services.

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Qualifications:

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-15 level (starting salary $169,279.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level performing duties such as:

• Directing staff responsible for conducting a range of human resources data analytics and reporting to identify emerging capability needs.
• Directing and coordinating human resources information systems analytical studies on operational needs related to operational requirements, risk analysis, and business case development.
• Planning and overseeing complex quantitative and qualitative assessments that directly link to mission requirements.
• Aligning proposed investments with strategic plans and funding availability.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal 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 (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Responsibilities:

The selectee will serve as an Human Resources Officer in the Office of Human Resources, Human Resources Business Solutions Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Assessing strategic priorities to make authoritative recommendations to executive leadership on the development of comprehensive data analysis programs that provide effective use of data for improved HR decision-making.
• Researching, developing, and enhancing HR data systems and related applications for data reporting and analysis.
• Conducting systems research and cost analysis to determine the applicability of integrating and aligning new systems with existing systems.
• Supervising administrative, professional and/or technical staff engaged in administrative and program related activities.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to serve as the primary human resource information systems expert leading the development of human capital information technology strategies that respond to current and future needs of the mission of the Secret Service. This Human Resources Officer position starts at a salary of $169,279.00, GS-15 step 1, with potential to $197,200.00, GS-15 step 10.

Salary : $169,279