Supervisory HR Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services•Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The role directs a program providing human resources management services and management advisory support in position classification, recruitment and placement, and organizational design. The Supervisory HR Specialist advises senior management on potential policy and regulatory revisions and supervises staff, including setting performance expectations and providing guidance on work and administrative matters. The position serves as a first-line supervisor. Responsibilities include assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing and evaluating employees’ work and performance, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, recommending corrective or disciplinary actions, managing projects within assigned resources, resolving routine problems affecting organizational-unit objectives, and coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization when required.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, including experience in 3 or 4 of the listed areas: directing or leading a federal HR program supporting a range of functions and services aligned with organizational priorities and workforce objectives; providing authoritative guidance on complex or sensitive HR issues involving Title 5, OPM regulations, merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, veterans’ preference, and Executive Orders; developing and implementing organization-wide HR strategies aligned with workforce planning, mission-critical needs, and government-wide priorities; or advising senior leaders on HR risks, workforce trends, policy implications, and organizational strategies.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be suitable for federal employment and meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
A financial disclosure statement may be required.
A supervisory probationary period may be required.
Applicants must document experience clearly and specifically, including exact employment dates and, for part-time work, hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

Direct a program providing human resources management services, including management advisory functions in position classification, recruitment and placement, and organizational design.
Recommend policy and regulatory revisions to senior management when needed.
Establish and communicate staff guidelines and performance expectations through the formal performance management system.
Provide workers with advice and counsel on work and administrative matters.
Serve as a first-line supervisor by assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating subordinates’ work and performance.
Approve leave; coach and develop employees; and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.
Manage projects within assigned resources and resolve routine problems that typically affect organizational-unit objectives.
Coordinate with customers outside the immediate organization when required.