Human Resources Specialist (Position Management)
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration
Posted: April 7, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Salary
$102,415 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading projects to manage office spaces, renovations, and relocations at the Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring everything runs smoothly without disrupting daily work.
You'll analyze data to spot problems and suggest fixes, while working closely with teams and leaders to keep operations efficient.
It's a great fit for someone organized with experience in handling facilities or administrative projects in a government or large organization setting.
This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Administrative Service and Performance Management, Business Operations Division. About AO.
This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as supporting projects or program activities related to facilities management, space management, or administrative operations; coordinating with program offices, service providers, or leadership to implement operational initiatives; and analyzing program or operational data to identify issues and recommend improvements.
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as managing projects or program activities related to facilities management, space management, or administrative operations; applying project management principles to assist with planning, coordinating, or monitoring project scope, schedules, and resources; and coordinatoring with program offices, service providers, or leadership to implement operational initiatives.
You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Program/Project Management/Evaluation.* (assessed at GS-12/13) Facilities Operations and Management.* (assessed at GS-12/13) Performance Measurement.* (assessed at GS-12 only) Stakeholder Management.
Compliance and Compliance Inspection. Budget and Cost Management. Organizational Performance Analysis.* (assessed at GS-13 only) *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.
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 directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:
You will: Plan, develop, and manage facilities and workspace projects by defining project scope, schedules, milestones, resources, and risks to ensure successful execution of space management, renovation, relocation, and operational initatives.
Coordinate office space planning, relocation, furniture reconfiguration, and facilities improvement activities by collaborating with program offices, service providers, and facilities staff to support efficient use of workspace and minimize operational disruptions.
Analyze operational, facilities, and program data to evaluate program performance, identify trends, and develop reports, dashboards, and briefings to support leadership decision-making and operational improvements.
Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, contractors, and service providers to coordinate project activities, resolve operational issues, and support administrative and facilities-related initatives.
Apply and interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while tracking project budgets and expenditures and recommending improvements to operational processes to ensure compliance and effective program delivery.
When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.
NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.
You will spend 25-50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
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