Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Hiring Agency: Transportation Security Administration Department: Department of Homeland Security As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, the incumbent applies experience and knowledge of human resources laws, systems, program principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in their program area(s) serving as an individual contributor or team member. Key Responsibilities This Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for supervising a team of HR professionals. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates by preparing schedules for completion of work, assigns work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty/requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Conducts research and evaluates options for use in implementing Human Capital (HC) programs and policies. Utilizes HR expertise to coordinate or direct program and policy implementation. Provides advice and guidance to junior specialists, professionals, managers, employees, and external representatives to resolve problems. Applies expert knowledge of the technical aspects of the HR work directed (e.g., staffing, benefits, worker's compensation, management employee relations). Identifies and proposes solutions to complex issues and concerns where previous studies and established techniques require modification and adaptation. Reviews policies and precedents in order to make a recommendation for applying them to sensitive or controversial cases or problems. Depending on needs and circumstances of the organization to which you are assigned, you may perform disciplinary and adverse action duties, workers compensation duties, HR consulting duties and benefits administration duties. Supervisory/Managerial duties includes serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: 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; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $119630 – $155521/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Secret security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-05. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr