Senior Human Resources Specialist

Summary

The position is located in the Office of the Inspector General Administrative Operations Section
The supervisor for this position will be the Deputy Inspector General
This position is Non-Bargaining Unit
This position may require occasional travel
This position IS subject to confidential financial disclosure reporting and prohibited security ownership restrictions.
This position IS subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

The individual selected for this position will serve as a Senior Human Resources Specialist for the Office of the Inspector General Administrative Operations Section (OIG/AOS). In this role the incumbent will utilize his/her expertise and leadership skills to administer a full range of operational human capital policies programs and services for the Audits and Evaluation Division (AED). The incumbent will assist the OIG Human Resources Officer and senior leadership in the implementation of OIG human resources (HR) policy and operations specifically regarding general grade (GG) senior professional (SP) and/or senior executive (SES) positions. The incumbent will provide HR oversight services and guidance to the AED staff. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Providing HR oversight services technical direction and guidance to AED staff members and ensuring the quality accuracy and integrity of HR processes and data to enhance and improve HR operations.
• Providing the full range of direct hands-on HR operations for the AED including position management and classification strategic workforce planning and analysis recruitment and staffing pay/leave and benefits administration retirement counseling and processing employee relations performance management awards and recognition policy interpretation HR information systems personnel processing and recordkeeping.
• Regularly meeting and communicating directly with senior leadership team leads and employees and providing expert advice and guidance. Answering complex and non-routine policy and operational questions and making decisions on work problems presented by employees and managers.
• Performing research and problem-solving on a wide variety of complex and unusual problems questions and issues. The research may require extensive review of relevant OIG NRC OPM and other federal policies. Keeping up to date with current developments in the HR area and advising staff regarding new trends. Recommending the development of new or revised HR procedures practices and policies.
• Utilizing leadership problem-solving project management and organizational skills to develop written HR project and communication plans; monitor progress toward meeting established deadlines and objectives; and ensure high-quality final oral and written HR work products.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position
• Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience which provided expert knowledge in the Federal human resources operational areas of 1) staffing and placement; or 2) position management and classification. This experience must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of applicable Federal human resources regulations policies practices and procedures.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Expert knowledge in the federal HR resources operational areas including applicable regulations policies practices and procedures.
• Advanced skills in dealing with and communicating effectively with OIG staff NRC staff and staff of other federal agencies on HR program-related issues and activities.
• Knowledge of the mission and strategic objectives of the OIG to facilitate communication between the OIG and its external stakeholders on HR program-related issues and activities.
• Ability to meet and interact effectively with OIG and NRC management to further the administration of OIG HR programs.
• Skills in presenting HR information ideas and advice in a clear concise and logical manner both orally and in writing.

In your resume you should describe how you possess the qualifications and specialized experience listed above.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

There are no formal education requirements for this position. However a bachelors degree or higher is highly desired.

Additional information

This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with the agency policy.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the agency.

Selectees will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action including removal from Federal service.

The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing.

A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification reference credit and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment.

If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Senior IC