Human Resources Specialist

Full Job Description

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 (OHRT).

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.

Quality Ranking Factor: Applicants who possess Delegated Examining (DE) certification will be given higher consideration during the selection process compared to those who are not DE-certified.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE For GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) listed below: Provide technical advice and assistance to management regarding staffing, recruitment, classification, and compensation actions Utilize automated talent acquisition and personnel processing systems to conduct a variety of staffing functions Reviewing and/or interpreting new human resources standards and guidelines to determine organizational procedure updates For 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: Knowledge of various federal personnel programs in order to independently respond to high-level inquiries, communicate complex information and keep others abreast of technical communications Experience in assisting others in performing functions related to position classification, compensation, recruitment, staffing Serve as a consultant to management on personnel matters to provide recommendations on human resources problem cases Provide interpretation and instructions on laws, regulations, and policies, in order to effectively assist in the overall operation of a human resources program Competencies: Your resume will be evaluated on the following competencies in addition to the specialized experience as stated above: Technical Competence/HR - Expert knowledge of federal civilian personnel laws, regulations, and principles found in Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), DEU and policies from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), as well as to drive effective recruitment, placement, classification, compensation, staffing in support of strategic readiness objectives.

Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

Data Analysis - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes used to analyze data and datasets, including investigating trends or anomalies, establishing relationships, and identifying patterns.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality HR products and services Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Major Duties:

• Major duties include, but not limited to the following: Provide strategic human capital guidance and consultative support to a full range of HR programs including but not limited to staffing, recruitment, classification, policy development, quality assurance and program administration Provide comprehensive staffing services and perform duties such as developing vacancy announcements, conducting job analyses, assessing applicant qualifications, determining appropriate rating and ranking factors, developing crediting plans and issuing certificates Develop, review, and certify position descriptions across various occupational series and grade levels Analyze and evaluate complex staffing and classification issues, ensuring compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards and federal law and policies Assist with designing and implementing quality assurance efforts Develop clear reports, dashboards, and briefings to manage HR programs Research best practices and contribute to human capital policy development and internal staffing materials Participate in cross-functional projects to improve HR operations and processes Other duties as assigned