Job Title: Human Resources Specialist (Staffing)

Summary
Serves as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist within the Employment Services Branch in the HR Services Division (HRSD), independently performs full range of assignments under guidance of a manager or experienced HR professional. Assignments require the application of complex HR concepts, principles, regulations and policy. Applies and advises on merit systems principles to assist managers in attracting a high quality and diverse workforce.

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Overview Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
11/09/2023 to 11/20/2023

Salary
$78,525 - $146,386 per year Salary range includes 31.32% locality pay. In addition, 2.01% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. Locality and COLA are subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
FV H - I
Location 1 vacancy in the following location:

Anchorage, AK

Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent -

Work schedule
Full-time -

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
NA

Job family (Series)
0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
No

Announcement number
AAL-AHR-24-AKDCB-87357

Control number
759917400

This job is open to

The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Individuals with disabilities

Veterans

Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Clarification from the agency
Also open to those eligible for 30% or more disabled and/or Veterans' Recruitment Act

Duties FV-H duties: As a full performance level HR Specialist, applies experience and advanced knowledge applicable to projects/programs to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may include:
Provide consultation services to managers and staff offices in the areas of recruitment and placement.Collaborate with managers on recruitment options, hiring flexibilities and incentives.Prepares vacancy announcements.Rates and ranks application packages for various positions.Adjudicates veteran's preference.Issues certificate of eligible applicants to managersEnsures legal appointment and assignment of selectees.Prepares and manages case files.Provides guidance on FAA Core Compensation plan and other FAA pay systems to LOB personnel, applicants and employees.Completes requests for personnel actions (SF-52) for various types of personnel actions and prepares and manages required documents for case files on personnel actions.Updates workload data and closes out merit promotion and recruitment files.Applies comprehensive knowledge of staffing principles, laws, and regulations.Utilizes high level knowledge and skill in the analysis and interpretation of governing laws, policies and HR principles and practices to effectively advise on and/or resolve operational problems.Trains and mentors lower band HR Specialists and Assistants.Performs other duties as assigned. FV-I duties: As a senior HR Specialist, in addition to the duties above at the FV-I level assignments include:
Troubleshooting and resolving difficult and complex problems associated with recruitment, staffing, compensation and position management issues.Provides authoritative advisory services to specialist, management officials, and business partners that include defining issues, determining applicable precedents, policies, laws, or regulations and identifying the most effective approach and validating the correctness and propriety of the actions taken.Assists managers in strategically integrating effective HR processes, programs and practices into their business operations.Collaborates with managers and business partners to achieve workforce planning objectives and agency time-to-hire goals.Serves as contributing specialist or as a project/team lead on large work activities.Serves as focal point for conducting annual self-accountability reviews of employment services.Conducts periodic/spot reviews of employment services products and transactions to assess accuracy and identify trends or best practices in processing.Analyzes and evaluates current staffing situations including turnover, vacancies, historical trends, and current recruiting strategies to identify and forecast potential staffing problems.Assess and advises management on the impact of proposed reorganizations and recommends alternative position management structures.Provides advice to managers and employees on interpretation of application of guidance pertaining to pay administration.Advises on setting and adjusting pay for new and continuing employees, pay limitations, flexibilities, incentives, special salary rates and FLSA.Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/

To qualify for this position at the FV-H level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, FV-G or FG/GS-10/11. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates sound knowledge of staffing, recruitment and placement, compensation laws, policies and other regulatory guidance; experience developing vacancy announcements, coding personnel actions and applying provisions of compensation and pay systems; experience advising managers and other personnel on complex staffing issues and identifying and recommending solutions.
To qualify for this position at the FV-I level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, FV-H or FG/GS-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of staffing, recruitment and placement, compensation laws, policies and other regulatory guidance and training, leading and mentoring other Human Resources professionals; experience serving as an advisor to managers and other personnel on complex and unique staffing issues, identifying and recommending solutions and preparing and conducting briefings and presentations for a variety of target audiences; Experience interpreting and applying provisions of compensation and pay systems.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.
Incomplete Applications:Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Education
There is no education substitution for this vacancy.

Preview Job Questionnaire Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
How You Will Be Evaluated : Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Interviews : Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Position to be filled in at the H or I level.
Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.
If filled at the FV-H level, this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion to the FV-I level will depend upon the employee meeting all training, qualification requirements and recommendation by the supervisor.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

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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.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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Review our benefits

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. SF-50 will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
Failure to submit the required documents by the closing date will result in loss of consideration.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.