Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Human Resource Specialist GS-0201-12/13
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-06NJ
Opening Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, February 05, 2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
$69,764.00 - $107,854.0 USD per year
LOCATION: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service
Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent organization that
is responsible for the audit, investigation and fraud control activities
relating to USAID's worldwide programs and operations. We are interested
in individuals who are committed to superior service and who can help us
continue to meet these high standards. We are seeking a highly motivated
and qualified individual to provide Human Resources advice and expertise to
all levels of OIG management and its employees.
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office
of Management, Human Capital Division, which provides the management, policy
development and interpretation and administration of all HR programs relating
to recruitment, appointment, recognition and evaluation, development and
termination of Civil Service (CS), Foreign Service (FS), Senior Executive
Service (SES) and Senior Foreign Service (SFS) employees on a worldwide basis.
The Division is also responsible for providing advice and assistance to managers
and employees in employee relations matters, including disciplinary issues,
security requirements, travel and relocation.
Key Requirements:
Federal employees must have time in grade to qualify.
Designated and/or Random Drug Test is required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Major Duties:
You will, at the full performance level, serve as a Human Resources (HR) generalist
responsible for carrying out a wide range of complex HR functions for Civil Service (CS),
Foreign Service (FS), Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Foreign Service (SFS)
personnel that include classification and position management, recruitment and staffing,
employee relations, pay administration, and performance management.
You will provide expert human resources management advice, authoritative policy
interpretation to managers on complicated human resources processes and issues, timely
and responsive customer service at all levels of the organization.
You will advise senior officials on complex problems and interpretations involving staffing
and recruitment procedures, employee evaluations, employee benefits and entitlements affecting
SES and SFS employees' benefits and entitlements affecting SES and SFS employees.
You will advise human capital staff on requirements for processing retirements for civil
service and foreign service personnel, counsel employees on all aspects of retirement and
reemployment in the federal government. Review office compliance with rules and regulations
governing retirement and reemployment activities, as well as its compliance with other human
resources services.
You will classify general schedule and foreign service positions, prepare evaluations and
consult with supervisors in the area of position management.
You will complete SF-52's assigning appropriate nature of actions codes and enter personnel
actions into National Finance Center's (NFC) personnel database, ensuring accuracy of such
actions.
You will research and respond to technical inquiries from a wide range of sources including
managers and employees, inquiries may include assignments, tours of duty, allowances, medical,
and language training for Foreign Service and for all employees, travel, leave usage and
entitlements, military service, retirement eligibility, payroll matters, security, life and
health insurance. Respond to questions of new employees and provide advice and assistance to
OIG staff on benefits options which may include makings changes, thrift saving plan changes,
options available and regulatory requirements surrounding benefits coverage of an employee in
a nonpay status, withdrawing money from retirement accounts, obtaining lump sum payment for
leave and etc.
You will work closely with Division Director and Team Leader to define problems, determine
areas of procedural and regulatory deficiencies, assess impact of deficiencies and provide
recommendations to management that are designed to correct a wide range of HR problems and
discrepancies in the organizations.
Qualifications:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job
that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully
perform.
Qualification Requirements:
Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at
least equivalent to the GS-11 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of
the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills,
and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying
specialized experience include: (1) work that involved knowledge of and skill in applying
methods, principles, and practices of the human resources field, particularly those relating
to the functional areas of recruitment, position classification, and employee relations and
etc.; (2) knowledge of staffing, recruitment, benefits, position classification, position
management, employee relations, and/or human resource development and/or skill in applying
a wide range of methods, principles and practices in the HR field.
Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at
least equivalent to the GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of
the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills
and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying
specialized experience include: (1) work that provides comprehensive human resources services
to management and employees; (2) providing recommendations and alternatives to management of
a wide range of human resources concepts, principles, practices, management practices,
recruitment and retention incentives, organizational design, position classification and
position management.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION
Specialized experience is further defined as experience providing advice and guidance to
management or employees on HR policies and procedures; providing staffing, recruitment and
employment program support using the full range of appointment and special hiring authorities;
pay administration; processing requests for personnel actions; experience in human resources
classification activity such as performance of position management reviews and desk audits;
evaluations of duties to make determinations on appropriate title, series and grade of position;
experience in writing position descriptions, applying classification standards and developing
legal and acceptable evaluation statements supporting title, series and grade assigned; and
providing technical guidance to management on a variety of conduct and performance-based actions,
grievances, and appeals. Work within the human resources field or a field that is closely
related.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on
the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities
associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills,
and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills,
the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the
sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Describe and explain the following):
1. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and regulations related to Human Resources Programs in the Federal Service.
2. Ability to analyze Human Resources issues and problems.
3. Ability to perform research, gather facts, and use analytical and
evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving
position classification and position management.
4. Knowledge of human resources functions in order to assist supervisors with options concerning
performance and conduct cases.
5. Skill in writing to clearly present complex and technical data in order
to support recommendations.
Benefits:
Comprehensive health and Life Insurance coverage
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, annual and sick leave
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Subsidized transportation (Metro check)
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable
Incentives and awards, as appropriate
Telecommuting, as appropriate
Long Term Care Insurance is offered
Flexible Spending Account is offered
Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan)
Other Advantages:
We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and
International Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House,
the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and much more! The RRB is easily accessible to the
Federal Triangle metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and day
care center, a DC Visitor and Information Center, food court, and underground parking
garage.
Other Information:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated
to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on
your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee
assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information and it must be postmarked by the closing
date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your
required information is received by the closing date. If materials are not received,
your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive
full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your
application in a notebook or binder.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is a participant of E-verify. E-verify
provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment
eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
How To Apply:
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date and received within five (5) working days
of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by the closing date.
1. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a Resume.
Applications must have the following:
Vacancy announcement number, and title and grade(s) of position for which you are applying;
Full name, social security number, day and evening telephone numbers, mailing address,
country of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility, and highest Federal civilian
grade held on a permanent basis.
Name, city and state of high school and colleges/universities attended with date (s) of
diploma. For college include major and type and date of degree(s).
Job title, salaries, employer's name and addresses, supervisor's name and telephone number
(indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), starting and ending dates,
hours per week and any unpaid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy.
Job related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards
and publications.
2. All applicants must submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment Form. This
form may be downloaded from the OPM website at http://www.opm.gov/forms.
3. If a particular level of education/certification is required or you
are asking us to qualify you based on education, you must submit a copy of your college
transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited
university.
4. Status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current or former
government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of
Personnel Action' which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career,
career-conditional or reinstatement eligibility.
5. Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments must present
appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility.
6. All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current
performance appraisal (must be within 18 months from the closing date of the announcement).
7. Responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA). Please provide
a narrative statement addressing each KSA separately.
8. If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must
submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330-704 for ICTAP.
In addition to your application/resume, you must include a copy of the agency notice, a copy of
your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position,
grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect
that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail
system will not be considered.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her application is
complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information
from applicants
Contact Information:
Nealy Johnson
Phone: 202-712-4189
Fax: (202)216-3392
Internet: recruitmentoig.gov
Or write:
Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
RRB, Room 8.07A
Washington, DC 20523-8700
US
Fax: (202)216-3392
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your
qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be
referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We
expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will be notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability,
age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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