Human Resources Specialist

Summary The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups. Typical Work Assignments Administering recruitment and placement activities by analyzing position requirements, applying qualification standards, developing merit promotion plans, evaluating candidates, and advising management on effective staffing strategies. Providing classification and position management services by preparing and reviewing position descriptions, conducting desk audits, applying classification standards, and advising management on organizational structure, grade levels, and workforce efficiency. Advising management on employee relations, labor relations, and performance management matters including conduct, leave, awards, performance standards, grievances, union contract compliance, and sensitive or controversial personnel issues. Administering employee benefits, compensation, training, and development programs by counseling employees and managers on federal benefits, pay and leave regulations, training needs, and workforce development opportunities. Managing personnel records, systems, and HR program compliance by processing personnel actions, maintaining official records, resolving system errors, preparing reports, supporting program reviews, and serving as a senior HR technical advisor on complex personnel matters. Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. A probationary period may be required. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. As needed, additional selections may be made using this announcement. Conditional offers require completion of Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and certification of all application information. Must provide resume and supporting documents. Time‑in‑Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time‑in‑grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date before placement. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 level in the Federal service performing at least three of the following duties: Providing technical advice in at least three of the following areas of human resources: recruitment and placement, position classification, employee relations, performance management, employee benefits, labor relations, human resource development; compensation; records management and administration. Serving as a senior consultant to management on personnel management matters to resolve controversial, complex, and very difficult HR case types. Coordinating or preparing responses to external program review findings and recommendations on sensitive HR issues. Reviewing or interpreting new HR standards and guidelines to determine organizational procedure updates. All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before the rating and ranking process. Applicants who do not meet the requirements within 30 days after the closing date will not be considered. Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Background Investigation: All selected applicants must undergo a background investigation for clearance as a condition of placement. #J-18808-Ljbffr