Program Specialist (Human Resources Liaison (Hrl)

Summary

This position is located in Buffalo, NY or Newark, NJ Regional Office. The incumbent is assigned to the Office of the Director and reports to the Human Resources Supervisor. The incumbent serves as a Program Specialist responsible for providing performance management and technical support for the regional office HR program. The incumbent is the key advisor to the Director and the Division Chiefs on all human resources issues and coordinates directly with the HR Center.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

07/01/2024 to 07/03/2024

• Salary

$62,620 - $132,807 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 12

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Locations

3 vacancies in the following locations:

• Newark, NJ

• Buffalo, NY

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Regular office hours, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Alternate work schedules may be available.

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

12

• Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CASK-12457627-24-SDC

• Control number

798030600

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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Duties

• Assist the staff and managers in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines which will institute effective and efficient work processes

• Assist in the development of initiatives to improve management processes and systems using of human resources best practices and procedures.

• Review and analyze data results to identify trends and make recommendations for updating or creating new processes and procedures.

• Develop multiple recruitment strategies utilizing various hiring flexibilities and authorities.

• Perform timekeeper duties for a group of assigned personnel.

• Track lag time of recruitment or classification actions.

• Disseminate human resources information throughout the organization and provide technical advice and assistance when needed.

• Provide solutions to issues and topics where local factors contradict established policy or procedures.

• Prepare reports and briefings on assignment status and/or recommended actions to appropriate individuals.

• Advise and assist managers and supervisors who are responsible for compliance with EEO, affirmative action, and other special emphasis programs.

• Assist on grievance procedures and options for resolution of conflicts or problems.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.

• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.

• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/03/2024.

The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) group qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found: Here

Specialized Experience:

GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience at this level would typically include, but are not limited to: applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used in the staffing, recruitment and placement process; evaluating applications and resumes; advising management on various types of appointments, the procedural and regulatory requirements governing the merit promotion process; preparing vacancy announcements; and using a variety of standardized recruitment strategies to aid in strategic recruitment planning.

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Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).

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Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond one year of graduate level education. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience at this level would typically include, but are not limited to: interpreting regulations on his/her own initiative; applying new methods to resolve complex and/or intricate, controversial, or unprecedented HR issues and problems; evaluating applications and resumes using OPM and VA qualification standards; providing input and consultation for managers and supervisors regarding personnel actions, job announcements and applicant referrals; preparing vacancy announcements; processing a variety of requests for personnel actions; ensuring that placement actions and other authorized actions comply with regulatory requirements.

OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).

OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience at this level would typically include, but are not limited to: performing full range of recruitment and placement functions related to evaluating applications and resumes, verifying eligibility, and rating/ranking applicants; providing authoritative advice and guidance in areas, such as processing personnel actions, staffing and recruitment, classification and position management, and compensation issues, including special pay and incentives; developing recruitment strategies; and gathering human resources data (e.g., turnover/vacancy rates, salary survey results) for reporting purposes.

Note: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts 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: 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

This is not a Virtual/Remote Position.

Work Schedule: Regular office hours, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Alternate work schedules may be available.

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking in offices and similar areas for meetings and to conduct HR work. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The full performance level of this position is grade GS-12.

VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process. Telework is subject to approval by individual supervisors and managers, is considered a privilege not a right, is subject to approval based on performance and other varying factors, and is not guaranteed.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address in their resumes the specialized experience needed for the position (as described in the job announcement), or who do not possess the education to substitute for it, will not be referred for further consideration.

If you are referred for consideration you will be rated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) based on your application for this position:

• Interpersonal Skills

• Oral Communication

• Reasoning

• Technical Competence

• Written Communication

You may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities identified in the announcement; and/or completion of a work sample; and/or an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or your further consideration for employment.

After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly.

Your application will be evaluated using the category rating method based on your responses to the assessment questions and the documents you submit. If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories:

• Best Qualified Category

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrate a high level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

• Well Qualified Category

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

• Qualified Category

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications requirements.

Note: Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the minimum qualification requirements will automatically be placed in the best qualified category.