Human Resources Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions•Washington, DC
•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital, Human Resources Operations. The Human Resources Specialist supports HR Operations in improving and maintaining accountability and quality control for services provided to JMD and its components. The position also works on projects and assignments that inform potential paths forward for the organization. The position is located in Washington, D.C., and selectees are required to work onsite in the JMD Washington, D.C. office. DOJ employees currently assigned outside the Washington, D.C. area may be allowed to remain at their current duty station. Location is negotiable for Military Spouses consistent with OPM guidance on exemptions from agency return-to-office plans. The position is open to current permanent Department of Justice employees with competitive status and CTAP/RPL-eligible candidates. It is classified at GS-0201-13/14.

Requirements

  • Be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Successfully pass a security/background investigation and drug screening.
  • Be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL-eligible candidate.
  • Meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements and qualification requirements by the announcement's stated deadline.
  • Complete the required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the announcement closing date.
  • For GS-13: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 in Federal service, including assisting with HR quality-control assignments, projects, or annual audits; reporting or analyzing HR data trends, discrepancies, or audit findings; and recommending corrective solutions for Delegated Examining, Merit Promotion, or Excepted Service audit findings.
  • For GS-14: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 in Federal service, including serving as the primary advisor for HR quality-control assignments, projects, or annual audits; proposing solutions or corrective actions after reviewing or analyzing HR data trends, discrepancies, or audit findings; and managing HR quality-control programs or procedures in recruitment and placement using Delegated Examining, Merit Promotion, or Excepted Service policies, or in compensation using payroll policies.
  • Ensure the resume supports application questionnaire responses and qualification requirements.
  • For applicants born male on or after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

  • A current valid Delegated Examining Certification is identified as a quality ranking factor; applicants are asked about it in the assessment questionnaire.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct audits; analyze data from case reviews; identify required, recommended, and corrective actions; and develop findings for reports.
  • Determine actions needed to accomplish program objectives for a major organization, including developing Plans of Actions and Milestones for components with significant and severe audit findings.
  • Conduct Human Resources studies requiring detailed documentation, extensive research, and authoritative interpretation of laws, executive orders, court decisions, regulations, and broad policy statements.
  • Work on projects and assignments that inform potential paths forward for the organization.
  • Present information and make recommendations to the Human Resources Officer and HR Management Team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits eligibility dependent on position type and other factors.
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