Summary
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill two (2) GS-0201-14 Human Resources Specialist (Policy) positions located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Civilian Workforce Management in Washington, District of Columbia. Candidates may be considered for one or both of the following functional areas: Position 1: Strategic Workforce Planning or Staffing Policy Position 2: Performance Management, Awards, & Employee Engagement Policy
Duties
You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Policy) and be responsible for planning strategic goals and initiatives, designing customer-focused programs, developing policy, overseeing programs. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a recognized technical authority, exercising broad independence in researching, designing, developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive civilian HR programs and policies across Workforce Planning, Staffing, Performance Management, Awards, and/or Employee Engagement. Conducting complex labor trend analyses and evaluating best practices to strategically align talent initiatives with Coast Guard mission goals. Independently formulating and delivering enterprise-wide executive decision papers, analytical reports, and senior leadership briefings on highly complex, sensitive, or contentious workforce issues, providing authoritative recommendations to gain executive leadership approval and buy-in. Serving as the principal Coast Guard civilian HR liaison with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), interagency working groups, and external components. Independently analyzing existing and proposed legislation, regulations, and departmental directives to assess programmatic impacts and represent the agency's position.
Requirements
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This position requires a Moderate/Public Trust clearance. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training, along with any applicable assessments, will be rated. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. The necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this job are: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034379 Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation. CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles: CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. Individuals must be well-qualified by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website.