Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development) is required to have knowledge of HRD learning laws, Executive orders, regulations, policies, theories, principles, and methods, as well as the relationship between agency strategic plans and goals with employee development programs. HR Development professionals plan, develop, administer, and/or evaluate learning and development programs designed to enhance employees’ competencies and skills and provide for employee career development in the organization.
Flowchart Description: Employees are commonly hired as an Entry-Level (GS5-GS9) Human Resource Development Specialist from all other specialty areas or from outside the Federal Government. Less commonly, Entry-Level positions may be filled with a transfer from another job series. Also less commonly, employees from other specialties areas may advance directly to the Full Performance (GS11-GS12) Level, and the Expert (GS13-GS15) Level. From the Entry-Level (GS5-GS9), employees may advance to the Full Performance (GS11-GS12) Level, then to the Expert (GS13-GS15) Level, and then to the Managerial (GS15, SES) Level. From the Executive Services Policy advancement both the Full Performance (GS11-GS12) Level and the Expert (GS13-GS15) Level is common.
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