This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/797885300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is within the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Office of the Executive Director (OEXD), Human Resources Division (HRD). The HRD provides a full range of human resources management services, including recruitment and staffing, employee relations, position classification and compensation, performance management, human resources information systems, workplace and work-life programs, benefits, and pay administration.
07/01/2024 to 07/14/2024
$68,405 - $153,354 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
ST-12445338-24-PM
797885300
Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Generalist) in several of the following specialty areas: Classification and Position Management; Staffing, Recruitment, and Placement; Workers Compensation; Benefits; Employee Relations; Time and Attendance; Awards; and Performance Management. The HR Specialist (Generalist) applies a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices, including Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requirements. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Staffing and Classification:
Clerical Support:
Time and Attendance (T&A):
Benefits Administration:
Documentation and Filing:
Promotion Potential:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/14/2024.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. This is separate from your experience and is mandated by statutory and regulatory requirements.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but it must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials (if applicable). If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year of time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year of time-in-grade.
Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
In accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management positions, you must qualify based on your experience as described below:
Experience and/or Education Requirements:
Simply meeting the time-in-grade requirements does not automatically make you qualified for the position. You must have detailed experience performing the duties listed on your resume in an HR-related position.
Specialized Experience:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements for the series, applicants must also possess the specialized experience required for specific grade levels.
GS-09:
OR,
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A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the FLRA not to deny employment to those who have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt from doing so under the Selective Service Law. See: Selective Service System
Equal Opportunity Employer: FLRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political affiliation, union affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, or any other non-merit reason.
Hatch Act: The Hatch Reform Amendments of 1993 (Public Law 103-94) prohibit individuals from requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations (as defined in 5 U.S.C. § 2202) in effecting personnel actions.
Reasonable Accommodation: FLRA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the FLRA's HRD. Decisions on reasonable accommodation requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Transportation and Relocation Expenses: FLRA will not pay any travel, transportation, or relocation expenses. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty are the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum education and qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must substantiate your responses to the occupational questionnaire. After reviewing your application materials, if you are determined to be minimally qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official.
You will be evaluated on the following Competencies for this position:
Compensation, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, HR Information Systems, and Recruitment/Placement
Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and include job titles, duties, start/end dates (month and year), and hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited based on the time spent in appropriate activities. Applicants must clearly describe the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours worked per week. WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer positions, and participation in National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), among others. Volunteer work can build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, providing valuable training and experience that directly translates to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited.
The FLRA conducts pre-employment reference checks as part of the assessment process to verify information provided by candidates (e.g., on resumes, during interviews, or throughout the hiring process), gain additional insights into candidates' abilities, and assist hiring managers in making final selection decisions.
Preview the application process here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12445338.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
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.
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Your application package must include the applicable documents listed below and those specified with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire. Applicants who fail to provide sufficient supporting documentation will not be referred to the hiring manager.
Required Documents for a Complete Application Package:
Complete Resume: Your resume must detail relevant experience, including job titles, duties, accomplishments, and comprehensive information for each job entry to substantiate minimum qualifications. Include employer's name, start and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, annual salary, pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g., GS-) for relevant federal experience. Also include supervisor name and contact information. Please refer to OPM's video on Resume Writing Tips: OPM Resume Writing Tips
Cover Letter: Optional
Responses to the Questionnaire
Transcript: Copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) from an accredited institution.
SF-50: Copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent SF-50 will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
Performance Appraisal: Copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent Performance Appraisal will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
DD-214: Member Copy 4 (if applicable).
SF-15 Form: (if applicable)
VA Letter: or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities (if applicable).
Schedule A - Certification Letter: for Disability in accordance with the Self-Identification of Disability SF-256.
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.
You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and submitted documents to determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for HRD of the FLRA to share your application with others similar positions. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation (if applicable). You will be required to submit official documentations to be identify prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). FLRA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair & Transparent: The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. Your application package must include the applicable documents listed below and those specified with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire. Applicants who fail to provide sufficient supporting documentation will not be referred to the hiring manager.
Required Documents for a Complete Application Package:
Complete Resume: Your resume must detail relevant experience, including job titles, duties, accomplishments, and comprehensive information for each job entry to substantiate minimum qualifications. Include employer's name, start and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, annual salary, pay plan, series, and grade level (e.g., GS-) for relevant federal experience. Also include supervisor name and contact information. Please refer to OPM's video on Resume Writing Tips: OPM Resume Writing Tips
Cover Letter: Optional
Responses to the Questionnaire
Transcript: Copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) from an accredited institution.
SF-50: Copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent SF-50 will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
Performance Appraisal: Copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable). Note: Failure to submit your most recent Performance Appraisal will disqualify you if you are a Federal Employee.
DD-214: Member Copy 4 (if applicable).
SF-15 Form: (if applicable)
VA Letter: or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities (if applicable).
Schedule A - Certification Letter: for Disability in accordance with the Self-Identification of Disability SF-256.
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.
You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and submitted documents to determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for HRD of the FLRA to share your application with others similar positions. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation (if applicable). You will be required to submit official documentations to be identify prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). FLRA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair & Transparent: The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/797885300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The FLRA is an independent federal administrative agency created by Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, also known as the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the Statute), 5 U.S.C. §§ 7101-7135. The Statute allows certain non-postal federal employees to organize, bargain collectively, and participate through labor organizations of their choice in decisions affecting their working lives.
Agency Mission: Protecting rights and facilitating stable relationships among federal agencies, labor organizations, and employees while advancing an effective and efficient government through the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.
Human Resources Division (HRD):
Mission: HRD strives to be the leader in delivering innovative HR solutions through trusted advisors and exceptional service delivery. We recruit, develop, and sustain a skilled workforce by providing effective, efficient, and responsive HR services.
Vision: HRD supports and sustains a world-class professional workforce by earning recognition as an excellent HR team and enhancing the employee experience.