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Human Resources Specialist - BIL (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

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Employer:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Duties

The Human Resources Specialist:
  • Provide administrative and technical support in one or more of the core HR functional areas: Recruitment and Placement, Classification, Staffing, Processing, HR Policy.
  • Serves as the Pathways Student Program Coordinator and provides technical guidance to managers regarding the Program, which includes Presidential Management Fellows (PMF), Recent Graduates, and Interns, and other student intern programs.
  • Advise and assist management with respect to placement and employment matters for purpose of achieving maximum utilization of manpower and skills for appointment and position changes.
  • Provide a full range of human resources service to NHTSA management and employees on a recurring basis and manage and operate all support actions that contribute to that purpose.

The ideal candidate is a highly qualified candidate who is detail-oriented professional with experience in the following Human Resources disciplines, (Recruitment and Staffing, Classification, and the Pathways Student Program).  Must have strong communication, consulting skills who can jump right in to work on projects and task while meeting tight deadlines that will develop them into a knowledgeable Human Resources Specialist.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
  • Direct Hire Authority will also be used to fill this position.
  • Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD for CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES:  Candidates selected from this announcement are required to serve a one-year probationary period except current or former career/career conditional employees who have served 1) in the same line of work, and 2) with no more than a single break in service not to exceed 30 calendar days in accordance with 5 CFR 315.301 and 315.802.
  • FOR DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
  • FOR GOVERNMENT CANDIDATES:  Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.


Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:
  • Experience independently providing Human Resources services (i.e., Recruitment and Placement, Classification, Staffing, Processing, Pathways Student Program, HR Policy, HR Systems) for an organization.
  • Experience applying a range of staffing and classification theories, principles, methods, and techniques.
  • Experience advising management in identifying, attracting, and retaining a high-quality and diverse workforce.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of personnel regulations, rules and policies relating to human resources qualification standards and processes.
  • Ability to provide personnel services required by specialized programs.
  • Ability to set priorities, establish and meet deadlines and perform in accordance with policies and procedures all while providing exceptional customer service.
  • Ability to communicate effectively. 

  • For all types of consideration, 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.

    For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

    All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

    Additional information

    The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

    This announcement may be used to fill additional Merit Promotion positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

    Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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