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This position serves as a HR Specialist in the Staffing and Classification Branch (SCB) within the Division of Human Resource Management (HRM), National Science Foundation (NSF). Please click below for additional information.
10/03/2022 to 10/24/2022
$126,233 - $164,102 per year
GS 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
14
No
No
HRM-2022-0010
681032600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Current or former Federal employees with competitive status obtained through a permanent Federal competitive service appointment OR individuals with eligibility for noncompetitive special appointing authority OR ICTAP/CTAP eligibles OR veterans eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.
SCB has responsibility for providing recruitment, staffing, compensation, & classification services to the NSF, developing human resources policies, offering human resource and management analysis support for positions in the General Schedule and Administratively Determined pay plans, and for providing advisory services.
The employee reports to the Branch Chief and serves as a Senior HR Specialist, sharing in all aspects of the programmatic responsibilities of the branch, from policy to analysis to operations. The employee serves as the NSF Classification and Position Management Program Manager and fills a primary role on HRM’s Talent Team. The employee works closely with internal and external industrial operational psychologists (I/O psychologists), occupational subject matter experts, Human Resources Management (HRM) stakeholders, hiring managers, and government-wide stakeholders to support modernized recruitment strategies and agency mission critical operational needs. As a key HRM Talent Team member, the employee works with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Hiring Assessment Line of Business (LoB) to create a multi-level effort focused on improving hiring outcomes, both within the agency and across government.
Additional responsibilities include integrating Title 5 and applicable Title 42 provisions to plan, recommend, develop, coordinate, and administer programs for job classifications, position management, staffing, recruitment (including Delegated Examining Authority), and pay management; advise, develop and assist less experienced staff on all aspects of classification and talent acquisition operations; serve as the technical authority for classification and position management; and support Branch Leadership’s recruitment, staffing, compensation strategies and, participates on cross-Division, Directorate, and Foundation human resource initiatives.
Duties:
Provides expert level technical and advisory services and assistance to all levels of NSF management regarding the establishment of positions, organizational design, position management, and proposed organizational review/updates as an expert in the field. Develops, modifies, and collaborates with the Branch Chief on NSF Classification Program policy updates as needed.
Provides oversight of the classification request process and provides final review for all classification requests, as well as new and updated NSF position descriptions to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigates risks to the agency. Implements and maintains classification quality assurance processes; tracks requests to ensure timely completion; makes improvements, solves complex staffing and talent acquisition challenges, takes initiative to correct staffing and position management actions when problems arise; and presents or briefs management on all aspects of the program and talent team activities as needed.
Responsible for the review of draft OPM Position Classification Standards, guides, proposed position management policy updates; advises the Branch Chief and Human Resources Division Director and the Deputy Division Director on potential impacts to NSF’s classification and position management programs and prepares comments and recommendations for consideration.
Works closely with the Branch Human Capital Manager on emerging classification and government-wide talent acquisition trends, as well as reviewing trends identified across the Foundation through classification requests, staffing model pilots, and position management reviews.
Keeps abreast of current developments in the human resources field and provides input regarding new trends from a classification perspective.
Collaborates with the HRM Talent Team, Leadership, and stakeholders on complex occupational studies and position management reviews.
Performs independent classification reviews and provides guidance and oversight throughout the formal desk audit process.
May serve as an expert Human Resources Specialist for an organization having requirements of exceptional sensitivity and/or complexity. In this capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and administers comprehensive, dynamic, progressive, and effective Human Resources programs.
Coordinates and consults with other branches within HRM to provide comprehensive Human Resources services and develop well rounded plans. Develops alternatives for solving significant organizational problems and shares best practices with management and other Human Resources Specialists.
Advises management regarding merit principles, application of merit promotion policies and guidelines, and the advantages and disadvantages of various staffing methods and hiring authorities for filling positions including the differences between hiring procedures under Title 5 and Title 42.
May advise supervisors and employees on career options, career paths/patterns, career ladders and developmental assignments to enhance employee progress toward identified career goals.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
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, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any additional assessment.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Qualified applicants must possess both the specialized experience, and must meet the selective factor in order to be qualified. Experience demonstrating how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the selective factor should be addressed in your application package.
Specialized Experience:
To qualify at the GS-14 level for this position, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service characterized by a thorough knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in federal staffing and classification laws, regulations, and practices. Specialized Experience must include performing duties associated with reviewing and evaluating staffing and classification programs; translating legislation into staffing and classification policies; leading and directing management in broad change initiatives involving staffing policies and practices; and providing technical guidance and expertise to support federal human resources activities.
The experience will have provided you with the ability to plan, organize, coordinate the work for yourself and for others; to use creativity and ingenuity in developing, analyzing, and proposing solutions to management problems; and to demonstrate the capacity to communicate orally and in writing through complex reports, policy guidance, and presentations to diverse groups.
Selective Factor and Narrative Assessment:
Applicants must possess a mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced Federal Classification principles, concepts, and regulations.
To support this requirement, applicants MUST submit a clear and detailed narrative writing assessment, in their own words, describing their mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced Federal Classification principles, concepts, and regulations. The response should highlight examples of effective work experiences conducting position evaluations (desk audits), developing position descriptions and full evaluation statements using OPM classification standards under both the Factor Evaluation System (FES) and General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG), and establishing, enhancing, and/or maintaining an agency position classification program
Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide 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 or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or 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 meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least “Very Good” on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Ratings will be assigned based on your responses to both the occupational questionnaire and to the additional narrative assessment. You must respond to all vacancy questions, must complete the additional narrative assessment, AND then must submit your application in order to be considered.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Responses that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your score, or in your application being removed from further consideration. A Human Resources Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 90.0 or higher.
In the merit promotion selection process, formal performance appraisals may be considered if voluntarily submitted by the applicant.
Competencies:
Technical competency in Classification
Influencing and Negotiating
Evaluation and Comparative Analysis
Federal HR Staffing Knowledge/Experience
Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
Oral/Written Communication
Collaboration
If you are an NSF employee on or eligible for a permanent, competitive service position or you are an NSF employee who is reinstatement eligible based on prior Federal permanent, competitive service, you need not submit documents to confirm status. All applicants are required to provide a resume, in any format they choose, and to respond to the narrative writing assessment addressing the Selective Factor. Cover letters are optional.
If you are not an NSF employee as described above, but you are eligible under merit promotion, under an Interchange Agreements, under a non-competitive authority, or under a similar authority, you will be required to submit supporting documentation. This will typically require the submission of one or more of the following documents:
1. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50s) or comparable federal agency forms to verify your eligibility for reinstatement and/or grade/step/salary if you are a current or former permanent federal civil service employee.
• SF-50 must indicate that appointment is/was to a competitive service position with permanent tenure or conditional tenure within the last three years; OR, to a similar position in the excepted service at an agency that has an Interchange Agreement.
• An example of a comparable agency form is a personnel action from a DOD Non-appropriated Fund organization or from the US Postal Service for a current and continuing appointment without a break in service.
• Documents that are NOT comparable and NOT acceptable substitutes for a SF-50 include a SF-52, a Performance Appraisal form, a Personnel Action Request (PAR), or a Request for Personnel Action (RPA).
2. Performance appraisals and awards may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submitted.
3. DD-214 (Member-4 copy); and if applicable, an SF15, the Department of Veterans Affairs Notice of Compensable Disability Rating (VA Letter) from applicants requesting consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Veteran Recruitment Act (VRA), or the disabled veterans appointing authority.
4. Schedule A Certification – from applicants requesting consideration under the Schedule A appointing authority for disabled applicants.
5. Other – Documentation which verifies you are eligible to be appointed to a permanent position in the federal competitive civil service.
If you are requesting consideration under a Special Hiring Authority listed below, you must submit the required documentation as outlined in the regulation or Executive Order. Please also annotate your application to reflect that you are applying under a special hiring authority. If you are requesting consideration under a Special Hiring Authority not listed below, please email eRecruit@nsf.gov or reach out to the point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Returned Peace Corp Volunteers
• Certain Military Spouses (Executive Order 13473)
• Former Overseas Employees
• Foreign Service Employees
• Career Service Employees
• Postal Rate Commission Employees
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employees
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employees
If you are requesting special employment consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or
CTAP, you must submit documentation provided by your current or former employing agency verifying your eligibility for that program. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your application should be submitted online and must be completed and all required documents successfully uploaded before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. You must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position. For more detailed information, please review our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
If you are unable to apply electronically, please use the Contact Information below for special instructions on how to submit your application materials. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-5090 for assistance.
WARNING! Applications submitted online must have a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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