Summary
PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Human Capital Division. As a HR Specialist (Employee Relations), you will provide seasoned consultative services and operational handling on the most difficult and complex Employee Relations (ER) issues being raised.
Duties
***Important: This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. This is Phase 1 of 2 for this vacancy. To be considered for this position, you must complete both phases of the application process or your application will be considered incomplete. *** Phase 1: You must first complete and submit your application under this announcement. Phase 2: After this announcement closes, eligible applicants will receive an email containing an exclusive link to a separate competency assessment announcement. This email will provide details on completing phase 2. You must use that link to complete and submit Phase 2. You must submit a résumé under both announcements, and both announcements must show Application Submitted for your application to be considered complete. You will receive application status updates only under the Phase 1 announcement. As a HR Specialist (Employee Relations), you will: Serve as a technical expert and consultant to management, staff on controversial and difficult employee relations problems. Review established programs, evaluate their effectiveness, recommend improvements, and redesign as necessary to meet changing objectives. Undertake special studies and develop detailed strategies to implement more expeditious methods of accomplishing work in the branch. Explore alternative courses of action to accommodate management needs and considerations. Work closely with management officials to gain support and confidence in program initiatives. Provide advice and assistance in situations requiring extensive analysis in which the nature and scope of the issues are complex, necessitating careful study in search of innovative solutions to problems in consideration of the needs of management.
Requirements
All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
How you will be evaluated
Your application includes your resumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination. Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork. Qualifications will be evaluated based on experience in your application relevant to the position's duties, as well as any education or training that may be qualifying. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) may be used in the process of rating and rank applicants. If you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications, you will advance to the next phase of the assessment process. This phase will include a Writing or Work Sample assessment: You will receive a sample job task or scenario to complete; or, you will provide a writing sample. This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. You must complete and submit both Phase 1 and Phase 2 to receive consideration. Failure to complete and submit both announcements will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Phase 1: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork Phase 2: After this announcement closes, eligible applicants will receive an email containing an exclusive link to a separate work sample assessment announcement. You must use the link to complete and submit the required questions. The responses will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to determine whether you meet the required proficiency levels. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires measurement of critical technical competencies needed to perform the job. This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. You must complete and submit both Phase 1 and Phase 2 to receive consideration. Failure to complete and submit both announcements will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration. Overstating your qualifications or experience in your application materials or questionnaire may result in removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in removal from consideration. Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork