Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA), Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, seeks a senior Human Resources Specialist to serve as Compensation Program Manager. The Human Resources Staff manages human resource policies and programs across 94 U.S. Attorneys' offices, provides technical oversight of delegated personnel authorities, operates personnel services, conducts pre-employment security screening, and administers distinct pay systems for Assistant U.S. Attorneys and support staff. The Compensation Program Manager oversees pay and compensation policies for EOUSA and the U.S. Attorneys' Offices nationwide. The role provides technical guidance and training to EOUSA leadership and personnel staff, develops and implements policy and procedures, advises on complex compensation issues, and promotes accurate and consistent interpretation and application of compensation regulations. Responsibilities and assignment complexity will increase as training and experience progress. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and meet the stated specialized-experience requirement: at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 level providing guidance on GS and Administratively Determined (AD) pay systems; assisting with compensation policies, SOPs, and guidance for both pay plans; and designing and delivering training on compensation authorities, policy changes, and pay-setting requirements. Appointment may be subject to a one-year probationary period and satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. Federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or nationality.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Experience providing guidance on General Schedule and Administratively Determined pay systems, including pay setting, pay retention, grade retention, premium pay, locality pay, and special rates.
Experience assisting in establishing and implementing compensation policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidance materials covering both GS and AD pay plans.
Experience designing and delivering training to HR practitioners and management officials on compensation authorities, policy changes, and pay-setting requirements across GS and AD pay systems.
Registration with the Selective Service, if applicable.
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date; all qualification and eligibility requirements must be met within that timeframe and before placement.
If selected, may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Initial appointment requires satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered, as appropriate, based on qualifications.
Eligible displaced or surplus federal employees may receive ICTAP or CTAP selection priority if they meet the applicable eligibility, application, and well-qualified criteria and provide required documentation.

Responsibilities

Manage the pay and compensation policy program for EOUSA and U.S. Attorneys' Offices nationwide to achieve mission, goals, and objectives.
Develop and implement pay and compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Recommend solutions to complex, controversial, and unprecedented pay and compensation issues.
Provide expert advisory services on pay and compensation matters to senior leadership and personnel staff.
Ensure accurate and consistent interpretation and application of pay and compensation regulations throughout the agency.
Provide technical guidance and training on pay and compensation policy to EOUSA leadership and the 94 U.S. Attorneys' Offices.