Human Resources Specialist (Staffing )

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Duties

Responsibilities

FV-F duties: As an entry-level HR Specialist under the close direction of more experienced HR Professionals performs the following duties:

• Advise and consult with managers, employees, and applicants on policies and procedures
• Consult with managers to determine short and long-term recruitment needs
• Research, interpret and apply HR laws, rules, regulations, policies, precedent decisions, etc.
• Draft vacancy announcements, assesses qualifications of applicants and applies Veteran's Preference and other Special Hiring Authorities as applicable
• Process personnel actions and determine appropriate Nature of Action coding
• Apply basic pay setting rules and flexibilities as prescribed by policies and/or collective bargaining agreements
• Adhere to 80 day hiring model as appropriate
• Utilize various HR automated systems to complete assigned work
• Perform other duties as assigned

FV-G duties: In addition to the duties above, if selected for the FV-G you will:

• Apply merit systems principles to attract, develop, manage, and retain a high quality and diverse workforce
• Provide employment, staffing, and compensation services to fill paraprofessional, professional, technical, specialized, and related support positions
• Assist managers and supervisors by providing advisory guidance on title, series, and grade/band levels, application of pay flexibilities, etc.
• Assist management in developing crediting plans as well as other documentation necessary for the recruitment and placement of well-qualified candidates in internal or external competitive staffing actions.
• Demonstrate some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects Evaluate applications and resumes for qualification, eligibility for special hiring authorities, adjudicate veteran's preference and initiate medical/security clearances
• Process personnel actions within Federal Personnel and Payroll System
• Support the communication between client organizations and the processing center by researching and coordinating technical requirements to ensure personnel actions are forwarding to the processing center for final action
• Consult with managers to determine short and long-term recruitment needs.
• Ensure personnel actions are annotated with the appropriate nature of action, legal authority, pay, and remarks; collects/analyzes data and information concerning time-to-fill metrics and accuracy of personnel actions
• May participate in new employee orientation sessions and special programs/projects
• Assist management by researching and gathering documents associated with Equal Employment Opportunity complaints, Freedom of Information Act requests, and drafting initial responses to Congressional complaints or applicant inquiries
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Qualifications

Reference OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FV-F LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, with at least one year equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level.

OR

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from 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 level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, FV-F or FG/GS-5/7/9. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience is applying principles of staffing, recruitment and placement, compensation laws, policies and other regulatory guidance and training, developing and publishing announcements, determining qualifications and generating referral lists.

Experience providing information and guidance to organizational customers regarding personnel issues, gathering information is support of identifying and recommending alternatives and recommendations

Experience utilizing and applying provisions of compensation and pay systems

OR

To qualify with education only a successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Must be gained from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.

Incomplete Applications: 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.

Education

If you are qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position. Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, for more information.

Preview Job Questionnaire

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

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. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

The Salary Range for the FV-F band and the FV-G band are indicated below:

FV-F Band Salary Range Including 34.89% = $58,737 - $88,109

FV-G Band Salary Range Including 34.89% = $67,139 - $104,074

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 Knowledge, Skill and Ability, 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 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 KSA's 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.

The position may be filled at the FV-F or FV-G level.

Security Requirements: Moderate (5): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 (T2) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.

This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

• Benefits

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  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Only supplemental documentation, e.g. SF-50 or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to View phone number on us.edajobs.com on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

  All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

  • Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
  • Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
  • Employer's name and address
  • Supervisor name and phone number
  • Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Salary
  Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

  Agency contact information

  Kawana Crawford-Midgette

  Phone

  View phone number on us.edajobs.com

  Fax

  View phone number on us.edajobs.com

  Email

  View email address on us.edajobs.com

  Address

  Federal Aviation Administration AWP Regional HR Services Branch 777 S. Aviation Blvd. - Suite 150 AHF-S110 El Segundo, CA 90245 US

  Next steps

  Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Only supplemental documentation, e.g. SF-50 or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to View phone number on us.edajobs.com on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Veterans

• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Clarification from the agency

Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled and/or Veterans¿ Recruitment Act