Human Resources Specialist

Duties This Human Resources Specialist position is located at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) , Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides assistance to Senior HR Specialists, management and employees on personnel matters and develops internal procedures to assist with this effort. Uses established resources and procedures to research various HR related matters concerning performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, leave. May serve as time and attendance (T&A) subject matter expert providing technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the operations of the timekeeping record system and the latest approved airport timekeeping system. As needed, investigates and resolves timekeeping problems associated with various and unrelated types of issues. Provides administrative advice and assistance to the Federal Security Director (FSD)/ Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) and exercises knowledge and skill in applying HR methods, principles sufficient to advise on or resolve moderately complex problems which are typically precedent in nature. Works with HQ Human Capital staff (e.g., staffing, benefits, worker's compensation, management employee relations) to coordinate and resolve employee issues involving service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, leave etc. Recruitment and Placement: Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources and special programs, which emphasize affirmative action in staffing positions. Assists in developing short- and long-range staffing plans to forecast personnel mission requirements. Manages and maintains full visibility over all RPAs from cradle to grave and provides advice/assistance in all stages of the recruitment process. Makes recommendations on recruitment strategies and actions to be taken to expedite the recruitment process. Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre‑employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Qualifications To qualify for the SV‑F Pay Band (equivalent to 5/7/9), you must meet one of the following qualification requirements (A), (B), or (C). A. Experience: For those qualifying using experience, your application must clearly outline three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the SV‑E Pay Band or GS‑4 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to human resources work. Such experience includes: Knowledge of Human Resources procedures AND experience in at least two of the following: timekeeping, labor relations, Human Resources information systems, classification or job analysis. B. Education: Bachelor's or higher‑level degree in any field from an accredited college or university. C. Combining of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post‑high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the position; then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the position; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the position. To qualify for the SV‑G Pay Band (equivalent to GS‑11) or SV‑H Pay Band (equivalent to GS‑12), different specialized experience or educational considerations apply (details omitted for brevity). Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance Retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)) Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program Personal leave days; paid federal holidays Flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies Uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers #J-18808-Ljbffr