Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Summary

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the mission of the Office of Executive Resources.

Location of position: This is a VIRTUAL position within GSA's Office of Human Resources Management

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.

Duties

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Develops policies and procedures for the effective management of executive resources and noncareer appointees within GSA. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies guidelines, policies, regulations, etc., to effectively carry out the mission of the Division. Coordinates activities with other offices within OHRM to ensure that program needs are addressed/met. Specifically coordinates with the Office of Human Capital Management on policy issues. Coordinates with the Office of Information Management on information and information technology needs, and coordinates with other HR Services organizations to align performance metrics across OHRM. Responsible for technical and administrative supervision and management of the associates within the Chief Human Capital's Office.

Plans and directs Executive and Political position classification program including positions in both competitive and excepted service and the SES. Provides advisory service to other staff offices and operating officials on all matters relating to position classification including position management, organization structure, and job reengineering. Coordinates with and collaborates with the Classification Center on organizational design, position management and reorganizations as needed. Serves as a focal point for technical guidance on implementing and administering position management programs and recruitment strategies for political and senior executive employees throughout the agency.

Serves as advisor and consultant to and, works closely with the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Associate Administrators, Heads of Services and Staff Offices, Regional Administrators and other executives across GSA on human resources management considerations, problems, requirements, or questions which may arise in connection with the adoption, revision, or rejection of plans for the organization of GSA, the distribution of responsibilities, the delegations of authority, the assignment of personnel, and other basic administration policies and program plans. Plans and maintains an automated information and processing system to provide appropriate and timely feedback to management on all aspects of the human resources management program. Ensures timeliness of personnel actions, processing of necessary paperwork, and the maintenance of required personnel records in a comprehensive automated information management system.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable

Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Serve a one year probationary period, if required.

Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).

Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)

number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

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The GS-15 salary range starts at $143,736.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience planning, coordinating, and directing, staff and work for an organization that provides human resources policy, guidance, and operational services to include hiring, onboarding, performance, and pay administration related to the Senior Executive Service (Career and Non-Career), Senior Level (SL), and Schedule C political appointees.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status:

- This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and

Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;

Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and

Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

Skill in applying knowledge of directives, procedures, regulations, and statues governing Human Capital operations and functions.

Skill in leadership necessary to successfully guide and direct a diverse group of individuals toward the accomplishment of program goals and objectives.

Ability to analyze and research matters needed to identify causes of problems, isolate important factors, gather information, and devise improvements and solutions.

Skill in oral and written communications to prepare, present, and explain, complex and/or highly technical information.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan, you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

You may for this vacancy.

Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:

(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.

(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to for complete list).

If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

If you are a current Federal employee or Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are eligible under an Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a Submit your Description of Service.

If you are a - Submit a and b:

(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.

(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s page.

If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See for more information.

If you are eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.