Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital, Workforce Management Group. As a Human Resource Specialist (Executive Resources), you will handle important human resources work for high-level positions, such as Senior Executive Services (SES), Senior Level (SL), Schedule C, and non-career SES political appointments.
Duties
Provide operating human resources services for a variety of sensitive case actions involving SES members, SL/ST, Title 42 (f), and political personnel, including Presidential Appointees, noncareer SES, and Schedule C appointees.
Develop position description, classify positions; conduct recruitment, including merit staffing.
Evaluate applicants' qualifications; participate in merit staffing panels; and prepare classification/qualification requests on Schedule C actions for White House Liaison and OPM approval.
Provide staff guidance and/or advice to programs/offices regarding recruitment and placement, position classification, and performance management requirements of executive personnel.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the results of the online assessments required for this position. A Subject Matter Expert may assist in the resume review process to help determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.