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Human Resources Specialist

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
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Summary

If you would like to be a part of a federal organization dedicated to serving our nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoDIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability, and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest. The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (see link below) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements.

The position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Defense (DoD), Mission Support Team (MST), Deputy Chief Human Capitol Officer (DCHCO), Office of Executive Leadership Talent Management. This position is responsible for delivery of human resources services for executive resources; these include designated positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES), senior level positions and other positions at comparable levels.  The incumbent performs any or all of the following functions for these positions and incumbents: position classification and management; performance management; staffing, recruitment and placement; and executive development.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
03/17/2017 to 03/31/2017
Salary
$94,796 to - $123,234 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Occasional travel - 10% of travel may be required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
IG-17-1929198-MST-MP
Control number
465996600

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Duties

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  • Performs internal and external recruitment and staffing services for executive resources; rates applicants, prepares and issues referral lists, sets pay, and determines allowances; processes actions such as reassignments and resignations.
  • Provides technical advice on pay, leave and related areas for executive and comparable positions.
  • Identifies actions requiring review by the OIG Executive Resources Board; prepares information and briefings for the Board and serves as technical advisor.
  • Manages performance management functions and awards for executive resources, providing advice and policy guidance to employees and management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Security clearance required
  • Position is suject to random drug testing

Other Position Requirements

Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

The incumbent of this position is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with the DoD OIG.

If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period.

The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

May requires 10% of temporary duty travel (TDY).

Permanent Change of Duty (PCS—Relocation) expenses WILL NOT be paid.

Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements and availability of funds.   

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

 

Qualifications

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

Specialized Experience: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the federal service or at an equivalent level.  Specialized experience is defined as: providing policy development or service delivery in any of the following areas of human resources management: classification and position management; staffing and recruitment; performance management or employee relations. 

Candidates will be further evaluated on the level and quality of their experience and possession of the following relevant competencies in order to determine the level of your qualifications. These competencies include:

  1. Knowledge of law, regulation and practices for Federal classification, position management, staffing and recruitment
    Expert skill in developing procedures for and integrating the full range of executive resource functions to deliver services to the OIG and senior level staff.
  2. Ability to research and interpret law and regulation in Federal human  resources, to recommend solutions and ensure compliance.
  3. Comprehensive skill in collaboration with executives, GS-15 level staff and management to interpret highly complex regulatory and policy requirements.
  4. Ability to manage and balance workload, set priorities and meet deadlines to deliver human resources services.

Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

All qualification and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

 There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

Additional information

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.

If applicable, you may apply under the appropriate Special Appointment Authority and be considered for non-competitive appointments.

Please see link for definitions of the Special Appointment Authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp

Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of discharge.
Disabled Veterans: See Veterans Guide for definition. Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (member 4) showing length of active duty, character of service and type of discharge and a VA Certification Letter.
Family Members Eligible under Executive Order 12721: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.
Interchange Agreements: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document providing information pertinent to your appointment eligibility for the position to which you are applying.
Military Spouse: Submit a copy of the spouse's PCS orders or VA certification of disability or death of service member, along with any other documentation proving eligibility such as a most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement: Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from the position and any other documentation proving eligibility.
Severely Disabled (Schedule A): Submit proof of disability in the form of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Reemployed Annuitants: DoD policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position established by the Best Qualified category definition.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your application package to ensure that you meet basic qualification requirements. If you meet basic qualifications, your personal, educational and work experience, will be evaluated against your responses to the questionnaire. You will be assessed to the extent to which you posses the competencies listed in the "Qualifications" section above and ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Applicants will receive further consideration in accordance with category rating procedures.


Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.

Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.


During further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews. Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position may participate in further evaluations.


Your responses will be carefully reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result in lowering your self-rated level or loss of further consideration.

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