Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. HCO-25-IMP-12686236 Department Government Accountability Office
Salary $116,761.00 to $185,822.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/19/2025 Close Date 3/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Human Capital Office (HCO), Performance and Compensation Management Center (PCMC). The HCO is a strategic business partner for GAO talent management needs; providing high-quality and timely analytic support and services to teams and offices as well as quality, responsive services to all staff.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Internal to GAO employees

Duties

As a Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management), PT-0201-3, your typical work assignments may include the following:

- Provides expert advice and guidance agency-wide on all matters related to the administration of the GAO performance management program, including developing and implementing processes for tracking and enforcing the documentation of performance plans and appraisals, narratives and assessments, and individual development plans; and rewarding employee performance.
- Provides comprehensive instruction, guidance and/or training to the workforce on the performance management system at all phases of the process, and ensures that all applicable rules, regulations and established procedures are followed
- Participates with the Director, Performance Compensation Management Center in developing program goals and objectives to support senior leader workforce strategies and accomplishment of agency-wide mission goals and requirements.
- Leads and/or participates in agency wide performance management projects and initiatives and ensures that the performance management program continually contribute towards GAO organizational goals.procedural guidance related to performance management. Conducts research in various technical areas and stays abreast of legislative changes
- Reviews and updates (when necessary) the model performance standards of the agency and facilitates the timely completion of the closeout of performance evaluations. Monitors performance appraisals/ratings to ensure employees are evaluated against the elements and standards in their performance plan and assigned a summary rating of record on an annual basis.
- Assists managers/supervisors in identifying unacceptable performance and provides recommendations on correcting deficiencies. Advises on training and developmental opportunities that encourages good performance, strengthens job-related skills and competencies.
- Implements performance recognition and incentive programs (e.g. performance-based compensation, pay flexibilities) and ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures. Leads and/or participates in studies to assess and track program performance and uses automated systems and software to report findings to senior management and key officials.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.

Qualifications

You must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) demonstrated experience in applying performance management regulations, principles, precedents, and policy in order manage and implement an agency program; (2) conducting studies, surveys and other data gathering methods to monitor and analyze program performance and communicate results; and (3) developing strategy, policy and procedures, practices and/or alternative approaches for agency implementation.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Form I-9, Employment Verification and the Electronic Eligibility Verification Program - GAO participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected, the Form I-9 will be required at the time of in-processing. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9.

This is a not bargaining unit position.

Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx.

Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. This position may require completion of a probationary period.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected, or you may be determined ineligible.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Computer Skills
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Measurement
  • Problem Solving
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12686236

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Applications Package which includes:

  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours, worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
  2. SF50: Please submit your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Teryl Smith at smithtl1@gao.gov by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.

Agency contact information

Teryl Smith
Address
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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