Human Resources Specialist

Job Overview As a Human Resources Specialist for The U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota, you will provide a variety of human resources management services in two or more of the following functional areas: recruitment and placement, position classification, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, human resources development, employee compensation, and records management and administration. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity with a full performance level of GS-11. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Responsibilities Performing position analysis to determine organizational requirements. Determining recruitment strategies and posting job announcements. Reviewing applications and applying qualification standards. Providing advice and assistance on performance management. Providing assistance in the administration of benefits programs. Providing guidance on pay and leave administration. Identifying training and development needs. Conducting evaluations of human resource program operations. Qualifications

GS-07

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level, performing administrative work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of human resources. Education: One full year of graduate level education leading to a Master's degree or higher; or a completed Bachelor's Degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination equal to 100% of the requirements. Superior Academic Achievement is as defined by OPM.

GS-09

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level, providing technical assistance in staffing and recruitment activities. Education: One Master's degree or two full years of graduate education, or an LL.B./J.D. degree. Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of completed graduate education and experience to meet total requirements.

GS-11

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level, providing comprehensive HR advisory and technical services. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate; or three full years of graduate education. Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience and graduate education equal to 100% of the requirements. Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement. Benefits The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. EEO Statement The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Political Appointees The Office of Personnel Management must authorize employment offers made to current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political appointee, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Reasonable Accommodation Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Selective Service Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to register. See Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Attorneys' Offices