Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

About the position

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the airport subject matter expert (SME) on human capital core functions to ensure compliance with the Office of Human Capital (OHC) directives, policies, guidance, procedures and requirements.
• Provides advice and guidance to junior specialists, professionals, managers, employees and external representatives to resolve problems not always susceptible to treatment by standards.
• Identifies and proposes solutions to complex issues and concerns where previous studies and established techniques require modification and adaptation.
• Reviews policies and precedents in order to make a recommendation for applying them to sensitive or controversial cases or problems.
• Conducts research and evaluates options for use in implementing OHC programs and policies.
• Uses human resources expertise to recommend best option and coordinate or direct program/policy implementation.
• Advises management regarding current policies and procedures.
• Provides sound interpretation and guidance regarding the application of HR related policies and procedures.
• Manages allocated resources (staff, budget, equipment, etc.) to accomplish work and objectives of the component, program or project.
• Contributes to the planning process for budgetary, equipment/supplies and human resources needs, as assigned.
• Applies expert knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed (employee relations principles and practices, appeals and grievance processes, OWCP, position management, staffing, human resources concepts, and best practices) using knowledge of case laws (MSPB) and precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules.
• Serves as the Employee Relations and OWCP consultant to the FSD and other management members; coordinates with other HR functions; and analyzes and works to resolve particularly complex and sensitive problems and issues.
• Provides advice and assistance to management regarding appropriate disciplinary and adverse actions.
• Identifies and provides guidance on fitness for duty and FMLA issues.
• Serves as a first line supervisor for the organization, including assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates.

Requirements

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
• Selective Service registration is required.
• To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
• Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience providing services in at least three of the following human resources disciplines: worker's compensation, employee relations, position classification, and performance management.

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.