Location: Herndon,VA, USA
Summary Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the top 10% of all agency subcomponents, the Office of Inspector General is an independent office providing independent oversight to promote accountability, integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the DOI. We offer exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, a robust telework program, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program. Responsibilities This position is with the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General, Division of Human Resources in Herndon, Virginia. This office is responsible for providing Human Resources support for the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General nationwide. As a Human Resources Specialist you will be responsible for recruitment, staffing, and classification as well as performing or overseeing personnel action processing. Major duties include: Conducts merit promotion and delegated examining staffing functions, including vacancy preparation, assessment development, job analyses, and applicant screening and certification. Provides consultative service regarding various recruitment/staffing, classification, and compensation management. Provides the full range of position management and classification functions, including identifying and justifying correct titles, series, and grades; preparing comprehensive evaluation statements; and recommending efficient organizational structures. Advises management about pay requirements and flexibilities, such as recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives; student loan repayment; superior qualifications appointments; and premium pay. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizenship is required. Successful completion of a background investigation. May be required to complete a one year probationary period. Time-in-grade requirement - Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for the Selective Service. Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Minimum Qualifications GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. performing ALL of the below. Resume must fully demonstrate and support ALL of the following to be considered: Completing job analyses and assessment questionnaires and issuing certificates to ensure compliance under delegated examining and merit promotion procedures using an automated staffing hiring system. Advising managers on delegating examining and merit promotion procedures and guidelines to ensure proper implementation. Classifying positions, including assigning title, series, and grade levels using OPM's Title 5 position classification standards. Serving as an HR advisor and subject matter expert to supervisors on the full range of Federal hiring authorities and setting pay (i.e. 5 CFR, Agency, and OPM policies) to resolve technical HR staffing issues. Providing advisory services regarding position management issues related to restructuring and re-organizations. Auditing and training others on how to properly process personnel actions, using various guides such as the guide to processing personnel actions, OPM and agency requirements. Auditing and training others on how to properly process personnel actions, using various guides such as the guide to processing personnel actions, OPM and agency requirements. 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. Education There is no educational substitution at the GS-13 grade level. Additional Information A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Applicants must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: