Human Resources Specialist

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MN-13003562-MS. GS‑07 Eligibility To be eligible at the GS‑07 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: specialized experience, education, combination of education and experience, or superior academic achievement (S.A.A.). Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑05 level in the Federal Service performing administrative work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of human resources to include assisting senior human resources specialists with recruitment actions; processing pre‑employment packages; conducting onboarding of new employees; entering personnel and payroll actions into human resources databases; performing human resources records management duties; and providing a general overview on employee benefits. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources or Business Management): one (1) full year of graduate level education leading to a Master's degree or higher; or a completed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards. For details on S.A.A., please refer to Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. GS‑09 Eligibility To be eligible at the GS‑09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: specialized experience, education, or combination of education and experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level in Federal Service providing technical assistance to employees and management in a variety of staffing and recruitment activities; reviewing position descriptions; providing assistance and guidance on compensation and leave, employee benefits, retirement, training; coding and processing a variety of personnel actions; reviewing award justifications for appropriateness and compliance with applicable guidelines. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources or Business Management): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one (1) full year. GS‑11 Eligibility To be eligible at the GS‑11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: specialized experience, education, or a combination of education and experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 level in the Federal service providing comprehensive human resource management advisory and technical services; applying analytical and problem‑solving methods and techniques to human resources programs or issues; and presenting findings or recommendations related to staffing and recruitment and at least one of the following areas: position classification, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, and human resources development. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources or Business Management): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combining Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements. To qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of two (2) full years. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well‑qualified for this vacancy. To be well‑qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well‑qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at #J-18808-Ljbffr