Human Resources Specialist

Summary Serves as a Human Resources Specialist in the Aviation Careers Branch (AHF-S300). Responsibilities FV-F Duties: Serves as an entry-level HR Specialist performing basic buy progressively more difficult assignments. Tasks and assignments require the application of HR concepts, principles, regulations and policy. Participates in the application of merit systems principles to attract, develop, manage and retain a high quality and diverse workforce. Participates in developmental activities to provide the full range of national recruitment, examining, and staffing services for mission critical agency occupations. Typical duties include conducting job analysis to develop evaluation criteria and crediting plans; utilizing centralized inventories for agency-wide use; rating and ranking applications for a variety of agency mission critical occupations; and assisting in the issuance of referral lists from centralized inventories. Assignments are performed under the close direction of a supervisor or senior HR specialists. Applies basic HR knowledge and limited experience to perform assigned tasks. Coordinates with a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional to plan time and use assigned resources to accomplish tasks. FV-G Duties: Supports the full range of HR products and services to address a wide range of complex, interrelated HRM problems and issues. Locates and identifies qualified candidates for vacancies through competitive and noncompetitive processes. Advises applicants, employees, and managers on issues of varying complexity concerning recruitment, staffing, and compensation programs. Typical duties include drafting and building job vacancy announcements for the various/multiple Occupational Job Series, (e.g., 1825, 2101, and 2152) for publishing; generating candidate referral lists; auditing selections ensuring adherence to veteran¿s preference; evaluating applications/résumés for qualifications and adjudicating veteran¿s preference; issuing tentative and firm offer letters (TOL and FOL); initiating personnel actions in Workforce Transformation and Tracking System (WTTS) and processing within Federal Personnel Payroll System (FPPS), and generating reports detailing applicant¿s status of outstanding clearance(s), academy class assignment, TOL/FOL date, etc. Performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility. Participates in development of creative results-driven approaches to recruitment and placement, strategic rewards, continuous learning, and/or employee and labor management relations. FV-H Duties: In addition to the duties above, provides the full range of HR products and services to address a wide range of complex, interrelated HRM problems and issues. Locates and identifies qualified candidates for vacancies through competitive and noncompetitive processes. Counsels applicants, employees, and managers on issues of varying complexity concerning recruitment, staffing, and compensation programs. Supports management in developing workforce by assisting in providing critical training to lower banded HR specialists on HR policies, procedures, information systems, veteran's preference, applicant rating, referring, selection, onboarding, and hiring. Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of the supervisor or team leader. May perform some leadership functions for small projects or other work activities. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and helping a manager, project/program manager, and/or team leader to plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. May perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-F (FG/GS 5-9) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4 level that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university. OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. To qualify for this position at the FV-G (FG/GS-10/11) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F (GS/FG 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade/band level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Preparing and publishing vacancy announcements; Reviewing qualification documents and determining applicant eligibility under established qualification standards; Generating referral lists and supporting recruitment actions from announcement through tentative and firm job offers; Initiating and processing personnel actions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations; and Researching and interpreting HR policies and providing guidance to applicants, employees, and management on staffing and recruitment matters. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, in an accredited college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Combination of education and experience may be qualifying for this position. To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (FG/GS-10/11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade/band level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Providing recruitment, staffing, and placement advisory services to management on complex personnel actions; Independently planning and completing competitive and non-competitive staffing actions from announcement through selection; Interpreting and applying HR laws, regulations, policies, qualification standards, and merit system principles; Resolving complex staffing issues, qualification determinations, and personnel action discrepancies; and Analyzing staffing processes and recommending improvements to enhance recruitment operations. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education To qualify based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education may not be substituted for experience at the FV-H (FG/GS-12) level. KSA Information: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and Selective Factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, (KSA); Quality Ranking Factor (QRF), if applicable, Leadership and Management Dimensions, if applicable, or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. Notes: Position(s) to be filled at any pay band level within AHF-S300 (AHF-S310 and AHF-S320). Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at To check receipt of documents, please contact Kinsley Kerlick. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA