Local human resources specialist
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SummaryThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in West Des Moines, IA. Local hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster.DutiesWhat will I do in this position if hired?In this Local Hire (Human Resources Specialist) position, you will provide administrative and human resources support.Typical assignments include:Working with hiring managers to determine personnel and staffing requirements.Preparing HR documentation such as the Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) form.Retrieving workforce management information reports, analyzing report data, verifying report accuracy, and taking any corrective actions needed to reconcile reports.Providing guidance regarding timekeeping policies and procedures and determining need for and inputting corrections to the timekeeping system.Managing assigned personnel in the Deployment Tracking System (DTS) and making required updates as needed.What else do I need to know?This announcement is for a position as a FEMA Local Hire. Local Hire employees help FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate hazards by performing a variety of emergency management functions which are not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative, financial and logistical support.Local Hires are Temporary Positions. The Local Hire Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster.FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflect the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people it serves.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentTo ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position.Key Requirements:You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation.Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59.All candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required.QualificationsTo qualify for this Local Hire (Human Resources Specialist) position, you must possess experience:Using automated time and attendance software to review, verify, and certify employees' time;Maintaining records and logs in accordance with human capital policies and requirements;Using automated software to create, edit, and format a variety of reports and correspondences.EducationNo Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the requirements section of this announcement.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above by 11:59pm (EST) on 12/11/2024.If you have questions about this announcement or the application process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of the announcement.#J-18808-Ljbffr