Clarification from the agency

You may apply if you are a Status Candidate (Merit Promotion, VEOA, Land Management Eligible) and/or a Non-Competitive Hiring Authority Eligible ( 30% Disabled Veteran, Certain Military Spouse, Schedule A, Certain Peace Corps/VISTA Employee/Volunteer, Certain Former Overseas Employee, Foreign Service Employee, CTAP/ICTAP, Interchange Agreement Employee, or if you are employed under a Miscellaneous Authority not regulated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.)

The Human Resources Officer serves as the senior advisor on all human resource issues and programs to agency leadership, leading a regionalized human resources operation which includes Human Resources (HR) policy development and oversight of all human resources functions for the EOIR.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing leadership and direction in the formulation of HR strategic plans and policies for the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR program compatible with the EOIR mission, vision, goals, programs, and objectives.
• Monitoring mission and program development to ensure HR policies are supportive and provide the maximum utilization of resources.
• Directing and implementing human resources programs in consonance with statutory and regulatory requirements in functional areas including recruitment and placement, position classification and pay administration, employee benefits and training, workforce data and management information systems, and program policies and procedures formulation encompassing the spectrum of HR functions.
• Assessing the impact on the work force in terms of morale, welfare, productivity and ensures findings are considered in EOIR decision making processes.
• Developing and implementing policy and program guidance in all areas of Human Resources Management for use throughout EOIR. Represents the Agency at senior level meetings and conferences; in planning and development of Human Resources Management program goals and objectives, and in the resolution of major HRM problems involving EOIR/DOJ, OPM and other executive agencies.
• Serving as a consultant on other committees and organizations concerned with Human Resources Management and programs within the federal government.
• Managing Human Resources Management program operations through technical supervisors and staff, establishing priorities, work schedules, and the assignment and evaluation of work.
• Establishing overall program policies; provides guidelines for developing operational priorities, and delegates operational program responsibility to staff supervisors.
• Maintaining overall awareness of plans and work assignments related to tasks to be accomplished under supervision of section chiefs.
• Advising higher level officials of situations involving the relationship of the work of the division to broader programs, and resulting impact on these programs.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• Selective Service Registration is required, for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Moving and Relocation Expenses are not authorized.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply section).
• A one year probationary period may be required, if not already met.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Human Resources Officer position, you must meet the following time in grade requirements and minimum qualifications:

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year.

FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL:

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties:

1. Overseeing the development and implementation of policy and program guidance in all areas of Human Resources Management (HRM), including recruitment and placement, position classification, pay administration, employee benefits and HRIS, for use throughout the organization;
2. Providing procedural guidance and direction on HR operations to HR staff, component supervisors and selecting officials to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction;
3. Managing HRM program operations through staff, establishing priorities, work schedules, and the assignment and evaluation of work;
4. Reviewing HR decisions and courses of action to ensure they are consistent with laws and regulations; and
5. Advising higher level officials of situations involving the relationship of the work of the division to broader programs and resulting impact on these programs

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.

Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Leadership
• Human Resources Management
• Planning and Evaluating
• Oral Communication

Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (two pages or less) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:

• Official position title,
• Employer name and contact information,
• Start and end dates (including month and year),
• Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
• A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

1. You must submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent agency form. Your SF-50 should list the full position title, series, grade and step,organization, duty location, service computation date, effective date, and your service type and tenure status.
2. Submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation or appraisal, signed, showing your final rating. If a performance appraisal is not available submit a statement explaining why one is not available. Note: See USAJOBS Current & Former Employees for more information.

1. You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and
2. A list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. Due weight for performance applies to federal and non-federal work. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.

1. When claiming a Veteran's Preference, you must submit your last DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type.
2. If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating, you will need to additionally submit the SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) and a copy of your VA Letter stating your disability rating.
3. If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See Veteran Family Preference for more information.
4. For more information see FedsHireVets.

1. Spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty: documentation showing 1) your spouse's active-duty status and 2) your marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
2. Spouse of service members who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active-duty service: documentation showing 1) the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent; and 2) documentation of marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
3. Spouse of service members killed while on active duty: documentation showing a) the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; b) the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; c) proof of the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); and d) a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.

1. You must submit "proof of a disability" documentation from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any Federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits("Proof of a disability" is a letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability).
2. For more information about Schedule A and verification requirements, please see OPM's Schedule A site.

1. You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
2. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.

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