Supervisory Program Specialist

Job TitleSupervisory Program Specialist GS-12DutiesMajor duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short- and long-range staffing plans to meet the forecasted mission requirements and changes in critical competencies.Evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions in the unit.Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, proposing other action in more serious cases; identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.Develops performance standards.Recommends selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promote team building.Provides management advisory services in counseling, advising management on developing and maintaining the proper balance between organization strategic plans and goals and human resource development programs.Conducting systemic studies to develop management interests.Collaborates with the staff/managers to develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines which institute processes for work to run as effectively and efficiently as possible.Implementations may require recommendations for changes in established process and procedures which help workflow of applicable sections.Conducts data reviews and analyzes data results, identifying any data trends and making recommendations for updating or creating new processes and procedures to help increase workflow.Provides comprehensive advice on the full range of human resource management functions to the Director, Assistant Directors, Division Chiefs, Managers, Supervisors HR Staff, and employees.Pro-actively briefs senior management regarding key human resources trends, risks, threats, and other significant issues ensure HR action taken conform with the laws and regulation governing federal civilian personnel and negotiated labor management agreements.Identifies problems and develops workable solutions.Researches and responds to a variety of time sensitive information requests (Taskers) from the Director's Office.Researches pressing issues to provide sound, well informed recommendations to management.Maintain appropriate internal controls.Promotion Potential: None, the position is at the full performance level, GS- 13.Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pmCompressed/Flexible: AvailableTelework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position.Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Specialist GS-12; PD: 38567ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedBargaining Unit Position: NoFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required