Summary
About the Position: The primary purpose for the establishment of this job is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist for U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) performing a wide range of multi-functional staff level human resources management (HRM) functions and advisory services for assigned organizations and operating HRM management officials.
Duties
Serves as a senior Human Resources Specialist providing staff-level advisory services to management officials on complex civilian personnel matters.
Interprets and applies Federal civilian personnel laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to resolve complex and sensitive HR management issues.
Develops and recommends command-level HR policies, procedures, and implementing guidance to improve program effectiveness and compliance.
Advises management on recruitment, placement, position classification, position management, workforce planning, and employee development.
Provides technical guidance on employee relations matters, including performance issues, grievances, settlements, awards, and other personnel actions.
Conducts or leads program reviews, special studies, and staff assistance visits to assess HR program effectiveness and identify corrective actions.
Researches regulatory changes and evaluates their impact on civilian personnel programs; develops recommendations for leadership consideration.
Serves as a staff action officer, coordinating HR plans and reports with internal and external stakeholders and reviewing personnel actions for policy compliance.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). 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. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.