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Human Resources Specialist (HR Development)

Department of Transportation
Office of Inspector General

Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. This position is located within the Office of Inspector General, Assistant IG for Operations, Office of Human Resources and Training.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/30/2026 to 05/14/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$102,415 - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Location
District of Columbia, DC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13 - The full performance level is GS-13.
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JO-20-2026-0001
Control number
867317700

Duties

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  • Serves as Program Manager executing training and development activities across OIG programs
  • Assesses training needs via IDPs, surveys, and needs assessments; produces reports to identify required resources
  • Collaborates with OIG experts and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate HR and training initiatives
  • Ensures all course content complies with applicable laws, policies, and regulations
  • Coordinates training logistics, including registration, payment processes, and participant support
  • Designs and delivers training (e.g., LMS use, training records, facilitator roles) and develops effective course content
  • Manages contracts and Interagency Agreements (IAAs); monitors funding, maintains documentation, and coordinates with offices
  • Analyzes participant data, feedback, and regulatory requirements to assess program impact and recommend improvements
  • Oversees financial management, including tracking budgets, analyzing spending trends, and recommending funding adjustments
  • Briefs and advises leadership on program progress, funding status, and strategic direction through reports and recommendations

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 P.M. EST on the closing date.
  • This position is subject to a background investigation.
  • Relocation is not authorized.
  • Drug Screening may be required.

      

Qualifications

All documents must be received, and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.  Your resume must be well documented with the specialized experience, otherwise you may be deemed ineligible.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE qualifications for the grade(s) at which you are requesting consideration. Applicants must meet qualifications and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

For GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) listed below:

  • Experience in assessing employees’ need for training.
  • Experience with aligning training with organization’s strategic goals in the development of the annual training plan.
  • Experience in providing logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, and process measurements (metrics).
  • Experience in creating a training budget, monitoring changes in the local budget and documenting changes.

GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) listed below:

  • Experience identifying, assessing and matching resources to meet the employees' need for specific training and development.
  • Experience aligning training development with our organization's mission and strategic goals within the annual training plan.
  • Experience providing logistical support, presentation assistance directly to instructors, enhancing local course development, delivering training, reviewing evaluations and developing training for deficiencies of local instructors, following up training with a review of process measurements (metrics), and cost analysis and management of local training.
  • Experience creating a training budget, monitoring the budget, documenting changes within the budget, and keeping local training operations within fiscal allocated budget limits. Forecasting upcoming fiscal year budget for local training.

Competencies: Your resume will be evaluated on the following competencies in addition to the specialized experience as stated above:

  • Technical Competence/Employee Development - Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering training, organizational development, and career development initiatives. Knowledge of learning management systems and instructional design.
  • Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for training program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of training programs and policies.
  • Teamwork/Collaboration - Knowledge of concepts and techniques used to identify, engage, and influence individuals and groups (such as senior leaders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and local instructors) to ensure training efforts are successfully planned, delivered, and evaluated.
  • Planning and Evaluating (Logistical Support) - Ability to organize work, determine resource requirements, and set short- or long-term goals to achieve organizational objectives related to training and development. 
  • Problem Solving/Data Analysis: Ability to identify relationships that explain data; analyzes information to make correct inferences and produces comprehensive reports to inform leadership decisions related to management of training and development programs. 

Education

There are no educational requirements for this series. 

Additional information

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION.

Relocation expenses will not be paid. 

Best qualified candidates will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses in conjunction with any required interviews, unless they are already employed by the Office of Inspector General at the U. S. Department of Transportation.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, careers@oig.dot.gov

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

All applicants: Your application will be reviewed in two phases to determine how you move forward in the hiring process.

Phase I: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

GS- 12/13 Applicants passing “Phase I” will move on to the “Phase II” of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents). Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

Federal employees must meet Time-In-Grade (TIG) requirements for merit promotion consideration.  TIG is the 52-week requirement Federal employees in competitive service, General Schedule (GS) positions at GS-5 and above must serve before they are eligible for promotion to the next grade level. TIG requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Supporting documents may either be uploaded or faxed to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).

NOTE: If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration.

Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation listed in the announcement, in addition to their resumes, will be considered ineligible for further consideration for this announcement.


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Office of Inspector General

Agency contact information

Karen Muller
Phone
202-366-1490
TDD
202-366-2136
Fax
571-258-4052
Email
karen.muller@oig.dot.gov
Address
DOT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
W71-123
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States

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