Human Resources Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii, provides human resources management services in two or more functional areas, which may include recruitment and placement, position classification, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, human resources development, employee compensation, and records management and administration. Formal and/or on-the-job training may be provided as needed. Responsibilities and assignment complexity increase as training and experience progress. This is a career-ladder opportunity with a full performance level of GS-11. Promotion from a lower grade may occur noncompetitively at the supervisor’s discretion, subject to applicable requirements, satisfactory performance, and availability of higher-level work; promotion is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or nationality.
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to favorable background investigation adjudication.
• Selective Service registration, if applicable.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
• Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date and before placement.
• GS-07 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 involving administrative work and basic HR knowledge, or qualifying related education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-09 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 providing technical assistance in staffing and recruitment and related HR functions, or qualifying related graduate education or a combination.
• GS-11 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 providing comprehensive HR advisory and technical services, applying analytical and problem-solving methods to HR programs or issues, and presenting findings or recommendations related to staffing and recruitment and at least one additional specified HR area; qualifying doctoral education or a combination may also meet requirements.
• Education used to qualify must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education must be shown to be comparable to U.S. accredited education. Documentation must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.

Responsibilities

• Perform position analysis to determine organizational requirements.
• Determine recruitment strategies and post job announcements.
• Review applications and apply qualification standards.
• Provide advice and assistance on performance management.
• Assist with administration of benefits programs.
• Provide guidance on pay and leave administration.
• Identify training and development needs.
• Conduct evaluations of human resources program operations.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized if the position is difficult to fill, supported by the selected candidate’s skills, and funds are available.
• A relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications; relocation expenses will not be paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed