Human Resources Specialist
Summary
As a Human Resources Specialist at the GS-0201-9/11, you will be part of Workforce Policy and Innovation, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will be responsible for serving as a strategic consultant providing support in program development, agency assistance, and policy development, and program evaluation.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to individuals who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree within the previous two years or Veterans who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree and have an intervening period of obligated service of at least four years in the uniformed services. The two-year eligibility period begins on the date of discharge or release from the uniformed service. (See the Qualifications section for further details.)
Duties
- Work to develop new forward looking and innovative programs and products that meet continuous learning needs for all Federal employees and leaders including the SES.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders across OPM to obtain policy and program input and consultation from pertinent organizations.
- Prepare content for publications, communication, and information sharing with agency training and development specialists, interagency councils and related working groups.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements for this position.
For the GS 9: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level (or equivalent) which includes the following experience: 1) helping to create tools or materials for training programs for different jobs; 2) supporting customers looking to grow in their careers in different job areas; and 3) contributing ideas to create new strategies for solving different human resources challenges.
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A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree of LL.B or J.D.
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A combination of education and experience to qualify at this level. To calculate your percentage of education, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned, in excess of 18 semester hours, by 18. If your education is in quarter hours, convert to semester hours by multiplying the number of quarter hours earned by 2/3rds. To calculate your percentage of experience, divide the number of months of full-time experience by 12. If your experience was part-time, convert to full-time by dividing the number of hours worked per week by 40 then multiply by number of months worked. Add the percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
For the GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) which includes the following experience: 1) producing content for guides that support training and development initiatives for different jobs; 2) providing assistance to customers interested in enhancing their careers in different job areas; and 3) identifying new strategies for solving different human resources challenge.
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Have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.
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Have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that when combined equals at least 100 percent of the qualification requirements. To calculate, divide the number of semester hours earned (in excess of 18 semester hours) towards a graduate degree by 18. If your education is in quarter hours, convert to semester hours by multiplying the number of quarter hours earned by 2/3rds. Then divide the number of months of full-time experience by 12. If your experience was part-time, convert to full-time by dividing the number of hours worked per week by 40 then multiply by number of months. Add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
To meet eligibility requirements, you must have obtained a qualifying Bachelor's or Master's from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous two years. ATTENTION VETERANS: A veteran, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108, who due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a college graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period shall have a full two-year period of eligibility upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. In no event, however, may the individual's eligibility period extend beyond six years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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.
Additional information
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Other incentives may be considered.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
This position has promotion to the GS-13 level. There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the need for an employee promoted to the higher level, and supervisory approval.