Human Resources Specialist

Positions under this announcement are being filled using a D irect Hire Authority (DHA). Click "Learn more about this agency" below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at Duties WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITOL OFFICE DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Recruitment Staffing and Placement Employee Benefits Performance Management Position Classification/Position Management Training and Leadership Development Labor Relations/Employee Relations (LR/ER) Human Resource Automated Systems Compensation Payroll and Personnel Systems Human Resources Policy Personnel Security The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Requirements No specific requirements listed here. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 7 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Entry‑level human resources assignments that include analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; experience planning and organizing work, and communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly, verbally, and in writing. EDUCATION: 1 academic year of graduate education in a related field of study such as human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields. OR EDUCATION: Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 9 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Performing highly structured, entry‑level work designed to develop broader and more in-depth assignments used within HR functions; communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly both orally and in writing; and gathering and analyzing basic facts and drawing conclusions regarding HR processes. EDUCATION: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields. OR A two‑year course of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study, or LL.B or JD if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 11 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used within HR functions. Examples of creditable work experience include: Advising management officials on various HR processes; advising on the procedural and regulatory requirements governing HR functions and or processes. EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as human resources, organizational psychology, public administration or other administrative and management fields. OR Three full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as human resources, organizational psychology, public administration or other administrative and management fields. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 12 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS‑11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes applying a wide range of HR concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes. Examples of creditable work experience includes: Identifying HR needs; conducting a variety of analysis and using the results to make recommendations and support actions; advising management officials on HR sources and strategies while adhering to Federal personnel regulations, agency policies and directives, and contractual provisions governing the HR functions/processes. Assisting and developing other HR personnel. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 13 level, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience applying a full range of human resources laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the full range interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to human resources issues; in depth experience with HR issues and system in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation/execution of the Federal laws, executive orders, negotiated contracts and agency specific guidance; Experience using oral and written communication techniques to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Experience using consulting and facilitation techniques and methods with a wide range of stakeholders. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To be eligible for this position at the grade 14 level, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience applying a full range of human resources laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the full range interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to human resources issues; in depth experience with HR issues and system in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation and execution of Federal laws, executive orders, negotiated contracts and agency specific guidance; Experience using oral and written communication techniques to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Experience using consulting and facilitation techniques and methods to explain, persuade, guide, counsel, question, and respond regarding extremely complex and complicated concepts and situations to a wide variety of people including senior management or executives with varying technical expertise, educational background, organizational knowledge and often strongly‑held points of view. Additional Information Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full‑time work; part‑time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Secretary of the Treasury