HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & CLASSIFICATION)

Summary

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Classification) in the Human Resources Division of CNSSC FLD DET MECH PA.

Duties

• You will work with the management to design, develop, implement and track both activity and HR strategic/business plans to recruit, develop and retain the talent needed to accomplish the assigned mission.
• You will review past recruitment practices and local labor market conditions to advise on future staffing strategies.
• You will provide strategic recruitment advisory services (i.e., determining the where, how and means to find talent) to management officials.
• You will apply a thorough understanding of classification principles and concepts to interpret and apply classification standards/guides to reach sound classification decisions.
• You will analyze, develop and administer organizational design and position management to enhance the efficiency and performance of organizations.

Qualifications

For GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Human Resource Specialist experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying the full range of complex and difficult human resources theories, principles, laws, rules and regulations to assist management in designing, developing, analyzing and implementing HR strategic plans to recruit, develop and retain the talent needed to accomplish the assigned mission. You have experience reviewing past recruitment practices and local labor market conditions to advise on future staffing strategies. You also have experience applying an understanding of complex classification principles and concepts to interpret and apply classification standards/guides to reach sound classification decisions. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Presenting the command to prospective employees by developing and projecting the Command's image on campuses, job fairs or in electronic and print media; 2) Providing assistance to management on the proper assessment of candidates with a focus on appropriate assessment tools (interviews, job simulations, work samples, situational judgment tests, etc.); 3) Providing advice and assistance on complex classification submissions and issues. FOR GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Human Resource Specialist experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying the full range of human resources theories, principles, laws, rules and regulations to assist management in designing, developing, and implementing HR strategic plans to recruit, develop and retain the talent needed to accomplish the assigned mission. You have experience reviewing past recruitment practices and local labor market conditions to advise on future staffing strategies. You also have experience applying an understanding of classification principles and concepts to interpret and apply classification standards/guides to reach sound classification decisions. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Presenting the command to prospective employees by developing and projecting the Command's image on campuses, job fairs or in electronic and print media; 2) Providing assistance to management on the proper assessment of candidates with a focus on appropriate assessment tools (interviews, job simulations, work samples, situational judgment tests, etc.); 3) Providing advice and assistance on classification submissions and appeal submissions. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 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 A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. For GS-12, there is no option to substitute education.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.