Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12, Human Resources Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-CIV HR RESOURCE OPS NE -CG-1C3NE -BALTIMORE MD in BALTIMORE, Maryland. You will serve as a/an Human Resources Specialist and be responsible for technical support to field representatives, employees, management officials, or the public when needed. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Provides management advice and assistance in position management, position classification, and related pay administration matters. Makes recommendations to senior specialists on operating policy, changes and actions needed to meet realities in the field. Complies with staffing principles that are applicable to issues, such as the accuracy of the positions classification, FLSA, competitive levels, compensation and classification appeals. Providing consultative advice to agency leadership and managers on complex merit promotion, Delegated Examining (DE), and non-competitive hiring flexibilities (e.g., VRA, Schedule A, Direct Hire Authority). Uses collaborative consulting and conflict resolution to align diverse hiring managers, defend regulatory boundaries, and author standardized technical frameworks. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
A one-year probationary period may be required.
All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
This position requires a Moderate Risk/Public Trust clearance.
Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
The incumbent must continue to perform the duties to support mission requirements in the event of a crisis situation, war, or mobilization.
A member of the Ready Reserve may not fill the position on a permanent basis. If filled by a member of the Reserve, appropriate action must be undertaken to change the incumbent's reserve status to a status other than that of Ready Reserve.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Providing expert advice to managers on complex staffing, recruitment, position management, performance management, or compensation issues.
Interpreting and applying federal HR laws, regulations, and policies to solve difficult workplace problems.
Using qualitative and quantitative methods to review HR data, identify trends, and make recommendations to leaders.
Working with internal and external partners to launch and manage human resources programs.
Providing comprehensive human resources advisory services in multiple HR functional areas.
NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Nice To Haves

If you are unable to apply online, please contact [email protected].

Responsibilities

Provides management advice and assistance in position management, position classification, and related pay administration matters.
Makes recommendations to senior specialists on operating policy, changes and actions needed to meet realities in the field.
Complies with staffing principles that are applicable to issues, such as the accuracy of the positions classification, FLSA, competitive levels, compensation and classification appeals.
Providing consultative advice to agency leadership and managers on complex merit promotion, Delegated Examining (DE), and non-competitive hiring flexibilities (e.g., VRA, Schedule A, Direct Hire Authority).
Uses collaborative consulting and conflict resolution to align diverse hiring managers, defend regulatory boundaries, and author standardized technical frameworks.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
personal leave days
paid federal holidays
flexible work schedules
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.