Summary

This position is in the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Office of the Executive Director (OEXD), Human Resources Division (HRD). HRD provides the full range of human resources management services to include, recruitment & staffing, employee relations, position classification and compensation, performance management, human resources information systems, workplace & work life programs, benefits and pay administration. The incumbent of this position serves as HR Specialist (Generalist).

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Individuals with disabilities
• Veterans

Duties

Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Generalist) and subject matter expert in three of the following specialty areas: Classification and Position Management; Staffing, Recruitment and Placement; Workers Compensation; Benefits; Employee Relations, Time and Attendance, Awards, and Performance Management. The Human Resources Specialist applies a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requirements. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Staffing and Classification: Evaluates applications and resumes using qualification standards, verifies eligibility, to include OPM and rates and ranks applicants; processes a variety of requests for personnel action to fill a variety of positions; provides technical advice and assistance to the HR staff and management officials in all areas of staffing and recruitment, including priority placement, direct hiring, special hiring authorities.
• Provides clerical support in the preparation of Notification of Personnel Actions such as appointments, promotions, reassignments, separations, pay and benefit changes, etc. Is responsible for ensuring that all personnel data on Standard Form (SF) 52's is complete, correct and in compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements prior to entering into personnel data subsystem. Ensures that the data system generates timely notices to supervisors for within grade certifications and maintains a tracking system to ensure timely submissions of forms. Assigns legal authorities and nature of action codes (NOAs) by following the Guide to Personnel Processing Actions (GPPA) and inputs agency-wide requests for personnel actions (RPAs) into the automated personnel system.
• Time and Attendance (T&A): Manages and implements the Agency's automated personnel and payroll system to include the personnel and time and attendance programs. Performs data queries and prepares reports. Trains Timekeepers in automated T&A reporting systems. Administers the Agency's payroll program. As payroll liaison, serves as agency focal point and expert for workforce questions on payroll matters.
• Administers the Federal Employee Health Benefits and Thrift Savings Programs (TSP). Announces open seasons, provides appropriate forms to employees, helps employees complete forms to achieve desired results, and works submits to IBC via the Federal Personnel and Payroll System.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation and filing. Reviews employee Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) with employees and other users as needed. Retires appropriate records to the Records Center within 90 days unless unusual circumstances require exceptions
• Awards: Review, process and submit Performance Awards, Time Off Awards, Quality Step Increase, and Cash Awards to include creating Length of Service certificates, Retirement Certificates, and other functions related to the Agency Awards Program..

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be suitable for Federal employment. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/14/2024.

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. (This is separate from your experience and is mandated by statutory and regulatory requirements.)

- For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 grade level.

The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note: 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.

In accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management positions, you must qualify based on your experience as described below:

You must also qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below. Simply meeting the time-in-grade requirements does not automatically make you qualified for the positions, you must have detailed experience performing the duties listed on your resume in an Human Resources related position.

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements for the series, applicants must also possess the specialized experience required for specific grade levels.

GS-11:

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience at this level would typically include, but are not limited to: applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used in the staffing, recruitment and placement process; evaluating applications and resumes; advising management on various types of appointments, the procedural and regulatory requirements governing the merit promotion process; preparing vacancy announcements; and using a variety of standardized recruitment strategies to aid in strategic recruitment planning.

OR,

Education: Applicants may substitute a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

OR,

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the FLRA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

- Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: http://www.sss.gov/

Equal Opportunity Employer - FLRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political affiliation, union affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, or any other non-merit reason.

- Hatch Act - The Hatch Reform Amendments of 1993 (Public Law 103-94) prohibit individuals from requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations (as defined in 5 U.S.C. § 2202) in effecting personnel actions.

- Reasonable Accommodation - FLRA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the FLRA's Human Resources Division. Decisions on reasonable accommodation requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.

- Transportation and Relocation Expenses Are Not Authorized. FLRA will not pay any travel, transportation, or relocation expenses. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

• 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the minimum education and qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questionnaire. After review of your application materials, if you are determined to be minimally qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Compensation, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, HR Information Systems, and Recruitment/Placement.

Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

The FLRA performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume, during interview, or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Preview the application process here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12445341.

• 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  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.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Your application package must include the applicable documents listed below and those specified with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire. Applicants who fail to provide sufficient supporting documentation will not be referred to the hiring manager.
  
  Required Documents for a Complete Application Package:
  
  
  1. Complete Resume: Your resume must detail relevant experience, including job titles, duties, accomplishments, and comprehensive information for each job entry to substantiate minimum qualifications. Include employer's name, start and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, annual salary, pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g., GS-) for relevant federal experience. Also include supervisor name and contact information. Please refer to OPM's video on Resume Writing Tips: OPM Resume Writing Tips
  2. Cover Letter: Optional
  3. Responses to the Questionnaire
  4. Transcript: Copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) from an accredited institution.
  5. SF-50: Copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent SF-50 will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
  6. Performance Appraisal: Copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent Performance Appraisal will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
  7. DD-214: Member Copy 4 (if applicable).
  8. SF-15 Form: (if applicable)
  9. VA Letter: or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities (if applicable).
  10. Schedule A - Certification Letter: for Disability in accordance with the Self-Identification of Disability SF-256.
  
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  
  
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  FLRA Human Resources Division
  
  Phone
  
  (771) 444-5845
  
  Fax
  202-343-1006
  Email
  
  hrdstaff@flra.gov
  
  Address
  
  Human Resources Division
  
  1400 K Street NW
  
  Washington, DC 20424
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and submitted documents to determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for HRD of the Federal Labor Relations Authority to share your application with others similar positions. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation (if applicable). You will be required to submit official documentations to be identify prior to appointment.
  
  The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). FLRA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair & Transparent: The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social Security Number request
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Your application package must include the applicable documents listed below and those specified with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire. Applicants who fail to provide sufficient supporting documentation will not be referred to the hiring manager.

Required Documents for a Complete Application Package:

1. Complete Resume: Your resume must detail relevant experience, including job titles, duties, accomplishments, and comprehensive information for each job entry to substantiate minimum qualifications. Include employer's name, start and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, annual salary, pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g., GS-) for relevant federal experience. Also include supervisor name and contact information. Please refer to OPM's video on Resume Writing Tips: OPM Resume Writing Tips
2. Cover Letter: Optional
3. Responses to the Questionnaire
4. Transcript: Copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) from an accredited institution.
5. SF-50: Copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent SF-50 will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
6. Performance Appraisal: Copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent Performance Appraisal will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
7. DD-214: Member Copy 4 (if applicable).
8. SF-15 Form: (if applicable)
9. VA Letter: or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities (if applicable).
10. Schedule A - Certification Letter: for Disability in accordance with the Self-Identification of Disability SF-256.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Agency contact information

FLRA Human Resources Division

Phone

(771) 444-5845

Fax
202-343-1006
Email

hrdstaff@flra.gov

Address

Human Resources Division

1400 K Street NW

Washington, DC 20424

US

Next steps

Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and submitted documents to determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for HRD of the Federal Labor Relations Authority to share your application with others similar positions. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation (if applicable). You will be required to submit official documentations to be identify prior to appointment.

The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). FLRA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair & Transparent: The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social Security Number request

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request