Workforce Management Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a principal staff advisor to Kansas City District leadership and supervisor on matters relating to civilian workforce management to include performance management, hiring, incentives, onboarding, succession planning and training programs. Guides supervisors in making the most effective workforce management decisions that support the values of the District, and USACE.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position is not virtual. Telework may be authorized but percentage to be determined by management.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature AND interviews with supervisors and/or employees to obtain information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
• GS-11: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration or Management.
• GS-11: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes advising higher level management personnel on performance management AND/OR personnel & administrative functions; AND analyzing manpower data, resourcing data, or historical trend data, AND creating reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
• GS-12: You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09 for the GS-11 level; GS-11 for the GS-12 level).
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position.
• You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
• If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).
• If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.
• To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
• To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Position may be filled at either grade advertised.
• Non-competitive promotion potential to target grade.
• Recruitment/ Advance Leave/ Relocation/ Advanced in Hire Incentive MAY be authorized, if in the Government interest.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the human resources liaison with the civilian personnel office, Division, and USACE Headquarters to support to maintain an effective workforce-management program for the district
• Applies thorough, accurate, and careful review to personnel actions and documentation to ensure compliance, prevent errors, and maintain the integrity of workforce-management processes.
• Oversees DoD Performance Management Appraisal Program (DPMAP), tracking district wide performance management for timely and accurate processing.
• As a subject matter expert, advises and trains supervisors and staff on the hiring process leading up to selection, as well as on the onboarding process.
• Understands district workforce and workload requirements and conducts research to attain staffing trends, attrition patterns, engagement-survey insights, retention risks, supporting the development of both short- and long-range human capital plans.
• Advises personnel on procedural and policy matters across workforce-management functions.
• Provides recommendations that significantly influence management decisions on staffing requirements, workforce resources, program objectives, and emerging issues.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree