HR Specialist (Accountability/Policy),

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Human Capital Management and Training (HCT). As a technical authority in Human Capital Management, serves as an accountability auditor and policy manager responsible for conducting the full range of activities associated with accountability reviews and policy development. The work has special significance for the success of the agency and the granting or revoking of Agency-level delegations from the Office of Personnel Management.

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As a HR Specialist (Accountability/Policy), GS-0201-14,GS-0201-14, you will perform the following major duties:

1. Performs strategic planning of complex human resource accountability audits of broad scope and national significance

2. Performs human resources related studies requiring detailed documentation, extensive research, and authoritative interpretations of the spirit and letter of the law, executive orders, court decisions, regulations, and broad policy statements that provide the framework for major agency-wide program decisions.

3. Provides consultative and technical services to HR Staff and all levels of line managers on issues affecting the full range of HR management disciplines in support of audit findings.

4. Writes human capital policies, guidance, procedures, and standards for existing, new and/or changing human capital program requirements.

5. Reviews, develops, and approves written instructions and standard operating procedures and ensures their compliance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (see "How to Apply" section.)
• Suitability for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Direct Deposit is required.
• Trial or probationary period may be required.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE TELEWORK.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework as determined by the agency policy.
• Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) ARE NOT authorized for this position.
• Two-Page Resume Limit: Resumes must not be more than two standard single-sided pages (or one page if submitting a front and back, hard-copy).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following Basic Requirements:

Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:

- Conducting internal audits to identify corrective actions for the improvement of a Human Resources (HR) program or organization

- Developing strategic plans for the completion of HR accountability audits

- Developing policies or standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with established HR regulations

- Evaluating audit findings to develop plans for implementing corrective actions

I DEAL CANDIDATE : DE Certified individual with experience evaluating Human Capital programs and providing advisory and consultation services, including interpreting and analyzing laws, regulations, and policies concerning agency in the following HR functional areas: Recruitment and Placement, Staffing, HR Policy Development, Data Analysis, and/or Accountability.

For more information see link: General Schedule Qualification Standards

NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Additional information

• If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment.
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): Must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. VEOA please visit
• Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements identified below please visit
• Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) meet the basic qualification standards (including minimum educational and experience requirements; (3) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 and above on the rating criteria for this position; and, (4) submit the appropriate documentation ( to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:
• Note: ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• NTSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (

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.

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