Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a current GSA OIG employee or a GSA OIG surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualifies for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). You must be a GSA OIG employee serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

As a Human Resources Specialist with the OIG Human Resources Division, you will provide advisory services and operational support in the following HR functions:

• Serves as coordinator and primary point of contact for new OIG employees throughout the pre-employment and onboarding process.
• Extends job offers and initiates new employee background investigations.
• Schedules and conducts New Employee Orientation. Ensures collection and completion of all applicable new employee forms.
• Serves as the primary OIG point of contact and subject matter expert for processing of personnel actions. 
• Manages personnel records in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) system.
• Coordinates portions of the employee separation process, including exit interviews, exit surveys, preparation of SF-75 information, transfer of records, collection of property, and deactivation of PIV cards.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Qualifications

The GS-13 salary range starts at $121,785 per year.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing advice and guidance to team members regarding the full range of processing and personnel records management. Such experience must include exercising responsibility for a variety of complex actions; and developing and applying new or significantly revised program methods and approaches.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements outlined in this vacancy announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements, you will be invited to participate in a structured interview. A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will conduct the structured interview and assign a score for each of the four required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, based on your responses to the interview questions.

1. Mastery of, and skill in applying, the relevant HR concepts, practices, and techniques sufficient to independently perform tasks and serve as an authoritative advisor in the areas of personnel action processing, personnel records management, and the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
2. Working knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, laws, practices, and rules relating to human resources processing, benefits administration, and areas in computer-related databases.
3. Skill and ability in performing research, drawing conclusions, and providing recommendations based on analysis. Skill and ability in preparing and presenting clear and concise information to others.
4. Ability to use initiative within uniformed guidelines and to communicate professionally and effectively in both oral and written form.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA OIG’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must score 85.0 or higher to receive priority consideration.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process.  Your resume must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week (if part time) and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice issued by the GSA OIG; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

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