Human Resource Management Specialist
The incumbent serves as a Human Resources Specialist for the Buffalo Regional Office and is responsible for a full range of human resources duties. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified workforce to service our nations Veterans by applying applicable laws and regulations while utilizing various hiring authorities. Other responsibilities include:
Provide managers and employees with clear and concise interpretation of the agencies policies, procedures, and guidelines as it relates to internal and external recruitment such as Merit Promotion announcements and direct hiring authorities. Counsel and advise employees on human resources policies and procedures in the areas of recruitment and placement, benefits, leave administration, worker's compensation, military leave, hardship transfer, and reasonable accommodation. Research state laws, federal laws, union contract agreements, and case laws, to provide accurate and timely information to management and employees on various issues. Responsible for coordinating and administering the worker's compensation program. Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process which includes identifying and advising managers on the most effective and efficient strategies to maximize the qualified candidate pool. Coordinate employee personnel actions between the Divisions and our Human Resource Center. Provides information, advice and guidance to management officials and individual employees on employee benefits when complicated issues arise of a sensitive nature. Provide one-on-one employee assistance on retirement options, resume writing, interviewing skills, leave, childcare subsidy applications, and other benefits. Conduct new employee orientation (in processing) sessions, which include the completion of required employment forms, and a benefits presentation on valuable VA benefits and programs such as health benefits, life insurance, thrift savings plan, leave, retirement, and other miscellaneous subjects. Coordinates the processing of various personnel actions with the HRC Des Moines staff. Writes and revises HRM policy statements to reflect current VA Human Resources Management requirements and provides interpretation of policy to manger and employees. Work schedule:
8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Telework/Compressed Schedule:
Available Virtual:
This is not a Virtual position Position Description Title/PD#:
Human Resources Specialist/ 38423/38422 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Is not authorized Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. GS-09:
52 weeks at the GS-07 level. GS-11:
52 weeks at the GS-09 level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
To support your claim that you have the required time-in-grade, you must submit your most recent promotion, within-grade increase, or appointment SF-50. If you previously held a higher grade, you must also submit any SF-50 showing that grade. AND Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization that has equipped them with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:
experience applying Federal Human Resources laws, regulations, and/or policy and procedures; experience working independently, coordinating programs/projects and prioritizing competing tasks; experience verbally communicating on a variety of topics in diverse settings/audiences; experience drafting letters, memorandums, and other forms of written communications; experience pulling reports, analyzing data, and drafting reports. OR At the GS -09 Applicants may substitute a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned. When substituting you can use graduate level education you have earned beyond a bachelor's degree. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (1) For example, an applicant who has 75 semester hours of education (i.e. 15 semester hours beyond the second year, which is the equivalent of 25% of the required education) and has 9 months of specialized experience, would have the 1-year combination required for the position. OR (2) For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. OR At the GS-11:
Applicants may substitute 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned. When substituting you can use graduate level education you have earned beyond a bachelor's degree. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. (1) For example, an applicant who has 75 semester hours of education (i.e. 15 semester hours beyond the second year, which is the equivalent of 25% of the required education) and has 9 months of specialized experience, would have the 1-year combination required for the position. OR (2) For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, and carrying or lightweight items (eg. folders, claims files, etc.).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provide managers and employees with clear and concise interpretation of the agencies policies, procedures, and guidelines as it relates to internal and external recruitment such as Merit Promotion announcements and direct hiring authorities. Counsel and advise employees on human resources policies and procedures in the areas of recruitment and placement, benefits, leave administration, worker's compensation, military leave, hardship transfer, and reasonable accommodation. Research state laws, federal laws, union contract agreements, and case laws, to provide accurate and timely information to management and employees on various issues. Responsible for coordinating and administering the worker's compensation program. Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process which includes identifying and advising managers on the most effective and efficient strategies to maximize the qualified candidate pool. Coordinate employee personnel actions between the Divisions and our Human Resource Center. Provides information, advice and guidance to management officials and individual employees on employee benefits when complicated issues arise of a sensitive nature. Provide one-on-one employee assistance on retirement options, resume writing, interviewing skills, leave, childcare subsidy applications, and other benefits. Conduct new employee orientation (in processing) sessions, which include the completion of required employment forms, and a benefits presentation on valuable VA benefits and programs such as health benefits, life insurance, thrift savings plan, leave, retirement, and other miscellaneous subjects. Coordinates the processing of various personnel actions with the HRC Des Moines staff. Writes and revises HRM policy statements to reflect current VA Human Resources Management requirements and provides interpretation of policy to manger and employees. Work schedule:
8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Telework/Compressed Schedule:
Available Virtual:
This is not a Virtual position Position Description Title/PD#:
Human Resources Specialist/ 38423/38422 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Is not authorized Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. GS-09:
52 weeks at the GS-07 level. GS-11:
52 weeks at the GS-09 level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
To support your claim that you have the required time-in-grade, you must submit your most recent promotion, within-grade increase, or appointment SF-50. If you previously held a higher grade, you must also submit any SF-50 showing that grade. AND Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization that has equipped them with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:
experience applying Federal Human Resources laws, regulations, and/or policy and procedures; experience working independently, coordinating programs/projects and prioritizing competing tasks; experience verbally communicating on a variety of topics in diverse settings/audiences; experience drafting letters, memorandums, and other forms of written communications; experience pulling reports, analyzing data, and drafting reports. OR At the GS -09 Applicants may substitute a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned. When substituting you can use graduate level education you have earned beyond a bachelor's degree. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (1) For example, an applicant who has 75 semester hours of education (i.e. 15 semester hours beyond the second year, which is the equivalent of 25% of the required education) and has 9 months of specialized experience, would have the 1-year combination required for the position. OR (2) For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. OR At the GS-11:
Applicants may substitute 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned. When substituting you can use graduate level education you have earned beyond a bachelor's degree. Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. (1) For example, an applicant who has 75 semester hours of education (i.e. 15 semester hours beyond the second year, which is the equivalent of 25% of the required education) and has 9 months of specialized experience, would have the 1-year combination required for the position. OR (2) For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, and carrying or lightweight items (eg. folders, claims files, etc.).
- Department:
0201 Human Resources Management - Salary Range:
$54,844 to $86,260 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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