HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

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The primary purpose of this position is to: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to Human Resources Specialist (Classification), target position GS-0201-12.

Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the intervening and full performance standard core personnel document/core document.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

TARGETED POSITIONS: This position is a developmental GS-09 Target GS-12 position. This position may be filled at any grade level.

Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-09).

Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-7, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes includes knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of Human Resources (Classification) and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well- precedented assignments; knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives; knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B.

or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts.

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of Human Resources (Classification) sufficient to perform difficult and complex work assignments; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis and investigative techniques in order to synthesize data, evaluate significant factors, and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations; major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization and occupation sufficient to plan, schedule, and conduct analyses and occupational projects.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of Human Resources (Classification) sufficient to perform difficult and complex work assignments; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis and investigative techniques in order to synthesize data, evaluate significant factors, and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations; major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization and occupation sufficient to plan, schedule, and conduct analyses and occupational projects.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: GS-09: 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 or equivalent (GS-07).

GS-11: 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 or equivalent (GS-09).

GS-12: 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 or equivalent (GS-11).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of fundamental Federal HR classification and position management principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques, and their relationship to HR processes.

Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.

Ability to analyze problems, gather and interpret relavant data, identify key factors, and formulate sound solutions.

Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers and specialists in other offices.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Provides position classification services to assigned organizations.

Provides the full range of position management advisory services in dealing with difficult, complex, and often controversial ART and non-ART position management issues.

Participates in special initiatives, studies and projects.

Prepares written correspondence and other documentation, and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations and planning sessions with both HQ AFRC and field unit managers and personnel to secure.