Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current/former federal employees and individuals eligible under one or more of the following: veterans eligible for VEOA, disabled veterans receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA, military spouses under E.O. 13473, certain former overseas employees, present/former Peace Corps volunteers/employees or VISTA members; present and former Foreign Service officers and employees and Schedule A.

As the Human Resources Specialist in this position, you will:

• Assist with administering the agency's leave and work-life programs, and advise FEC Commissioners, management, OHR, and staff on all aspects of these HR programs, including, but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave under FMLA, Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, earned leave and leave without pay administration, ad hoc leave flexibilities, temporary leave programs, the telework program, worker's compensation, and nursing employees' program.
• Provide advice and policy interpretation, counsels employees and managers.
• Serve as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) coordinator, connecting employees to services, providing trainings, and serving as liaison for important agency EAP needs, such as death in service cases.
• Evaluate and interpret legislation, regulatory, and/or policy guidance affecting HR program areas.
• Conduct program analysis, data analysis, and report writing to meet internal reporting required by collective bargaining agreements and senior leadership, fulfilling data requests from other offices and the bargaining union, and preparing a high volume of ad hoc and annual reports and responses required by Congress and other federal agencies.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Legal and regulatory guidance below).
• You may be required to serve a 2 year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade/band requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, your resume must demonstrate that you possess the specialized experience for the grade level to which you are applying.

Specialized Experience GS-12: Must have one full year (52 weeks, full time) of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (or comparable level of experience from outside the Federal service). This must include activities such as: (1) assisting in administering leave programs, employee assistance program (EAP) and work-life programs; (2) interpreting legislation, regulatory, and/or policy guidance affecting HR program areas; (3) assisting with draft reports, corrective action plans, and responses to recommendations on HR programs and audits for internal and external entities; (4) communicating HR benefits and work-life policies and procedures to agency staff.

Specialized Experience GS-13: Must have one full year (52 weeks, full time) of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (or comparable level of experience from outside the Federal service). This must include activities such as: (1) overseeing leave programs, employee assistance program (EAP) and work-life programs; (2) evaluating and interpreting new or proposed complex legislation, regulatory, and/or policy guidance affecting HR program areas; (3) planning and overseeing special projects involving key human resources issues; (4) drafting new policies and procedures regarding work-life programs and communicates updated requirements to management and staff; (5) conducting program analysis, data analysis, and report writing to meet internal and external reporting requirements.

In addition, you must provide a cover letter describing your experience with the competencies identified below:

1. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge of HR leave and work/life programs that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, analyzes, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
2. Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
3. Problem Solving: Identifies root problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; gathers data; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives; understandings competing interests, resource allocations, and limitations; innovates; makes actionable recommendations.
4. Communication: Gives information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; writes memos, emails, and reports that are accurate, clear, and convincing.
5. Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
6. Workload Management: Manages multiple projects, tasks, and competing priorities. Effectively prioritizes duties based on critical nature and requestor. Experienced in effectively managing a large workload for multiple stakeholders.

Note: Relevant additional job-related education, experience, and training that is in excess of the basic job qualification standards and is directly related to the duties of the position may also be considered.

Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer work experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process which will determine the best qualified candidates.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package including the documents listed below. We strongly encourage applicants to doublecheck that all required items are properly submitted to ensure consideration.

1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held. Limit your resume to 2 pages or less.
2. Cover Letter which addresses the competencies identified in the Qualifications section above. Please limit your cover letter to 2 pages.
3. Other supporting documents if applicable:

Veteran's documents (if claiming preference or applying under VEOA or 30% disabled veteran eligibility): DD-214 including character of service, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days, and if applicable, SF-15 Form, VA letter, or other documentation required by that form.

1. SF50- You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status with Block 24 as "Tenure 1 or 2" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service" or "Excepted Service." No award SF-50s will be accepted as proof of eligibility.(Note: In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade than the one you're applying for on a permanent basis, please submit an SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis).
2. Performance Appraisal- You must submit a copy of your most recent signed and completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating.

1. SF50- You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status reflecting one of the criteria listed below:
   • You are a former Federal employee who previously attained Career status identified on your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) in Block 24 as "Tenure 1" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service" or "Excepted Service."
   • You are a former Federal employee without veterans' preference who separated within the past three years and previously attained Career-Conditional status as identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as "Tenure 2" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service" or "Excepted Service."
   • You are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained Career-Conditional status identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as "Tenure 2" and in Block 34 as "Competitive Service" or "Excepted Service."
   • In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit your SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis.
2. Performance Appraisal- You must submit a copyof your most recent signed and completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating.

Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, issued within the last 2 years, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).

Peace Corps volunteers and VISTA members: submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.

Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation or benefits office citing disability - eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).

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