Human Resource Specialist (Remote)

Human Resource Specialist (Remote)

ID:
ARS-AFM-045
Location:
Albany
Program:
ARS

Wage/Hr:
$52.00
Hours/Week:
40
Minimum Age:
55

NEW Solutions is proud to connect professionals, age 55+, with part-time and
full-time opportunities throughout the country by providing skilled and
experienced workers to government agencies.

*This position will be open until
filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remote.

Qualifications:

AA Degree

Experience required with Windows, MS Word
Duties:

The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal
funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee
shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate
scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee
shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government
representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating
federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on
federally-based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee
shall not supervise any Government employees. NEW Solutions is proud to connect
professionals, age 55+, with part-time and full-time opportunities throughout
the country by providing skilled and experienced workers to government agencies.

• This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to
  work remote.

Exercises knowledge and skill in applying HR methods, principles and
evaluative methods/sufficient to advise on and/or resolve moderately complex
problems which are typically precedented in nature. Utilizes a wide range of HR
practices, regulations, and precedents sufficient to: provide comprehensive HR
management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational
functions and work practices; use analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and
recommend to management appropriate HR solutions; use standard operating
practices or modified HR work procedures for delivering effective HR services;
and provide written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and
deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to
managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and
recommendations. 75%
Provides position management and classification support to the Agricultural
Research Service. Provides technical advice to managers in exercising their
delegated classification authority. Applies a thorough understanding of
classification principles, and concepts to interpret and adapt classification
standards/guides to secure sound classification on positions. Advises managers
on the position classification process, the use of various classification
references and automated tools. Assists with planning and implementing
reorganizations. Make determinations in the proper crediting of factor levels
and ultimate allocation of grade levels to positions; communicate grade
distinctions to management with supporting criteria and justification; provide
recommendations to management on organizational design with emphasis on career
development principles and practices; and relate position classification to the
management process and other HR programs. Determines the correct classification
by comparison to existing standards related to the work and prepares necessary
evaluation statements. Explains the standards, classification decisions, impact
of designated duties on classification, and complaint and appeal procedures to
employees, supervisors, and operating officials or managers. Advises on
compensation management strategies and programs. Provides advice and assistance
on classification appeal procedures. Coordinates with management and ensures
that new classification standards are applied within established timelines.
Conducts research and provides advisory opinions. 25%

Other:
Required Certifications: Certification for OPM Classification Delegated
Examining Certification preferable
Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.