Summary The incumbent serves as a Human Resources Specialist in the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and is primarily responsible for the full range of staffing and recruitment. The incumbent is also responsible for classification, position management, compensation, payroll and processing, and workforce planning. Responsibilities Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate possesses the knowledge, skills, and experience to conduct the full range of recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities within a federal agency, and a background in or willingness to learn federal classification and payroll processing. Additionally, they should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to advise hiring managers, and the ability to analyze and problem-solve staffing related issues effectively. The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13 grade level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Human Resources Specialist, you will: Provide the full range of staffing and recruitment, classification, position management, compensation, payroll and processing, and workforce planning. Exercise Delegated Examining authority and Merit Promotion by planning, organizing, and directing all phases of the recruitment and placement program. Advise hiring managers on recruitment strategies to best attract, hire, and retain a skilled, diverse, and motivated workforce including available flexible hiring authorities, sources, and special programs. Provide authoritative technical advice and guidance to management and employees on human resources policies, practices, procedures, and issues. Process a wide range of personnel actions, including and not limited to accessions, separations, promotions, reassignments, details, pay increases, performance, realignments, and awards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed). Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. 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. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. FMC participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. 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. May be required to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. In addition to the above requirements, Status Candidates must meet the following by the close of the announcement: For the GS-12 grade level: You must have been at the GS-11 for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement). For the GS-13 grade level: You must have been at the GS-12 for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement). To preview questions click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12415874. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): In addition to the specialized experience requirements, an SPF will be used to determine basic qualifications. If you do not possess the required SPF, you will not be given consideration for this position. SPF: This position requires Delegated Examining Certification (DE) from OPM, and as such you MUST possess a current (unexpired) DE certification. A copy of your DE certificate showing the date of certification and expiration date must be included with your application materials otherwise you will not be considered. You must be able to maintain your DE certification while performing in this position. GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Performing the full range of staffing and recruitment functions under Delegated Examining, Merit Promotion, and other hiring authorities; Providing advisory services to internal customers on staffing and recruitment; Researching and utilizing Human Resources policies, procedures, and regulations (such as 5 CFR and OPM) to provide guidance to customers; and Coding and processing a wide range of personnel actions. GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Performing the full range of staffing and recruitment functions under Delegated Examining, Merit Promotion, and other hiring authorities; Providing advisory services to internal customers on staffing and recruitment; Researching and utilizing Human Resources policies, procedures, and regulations (such as 5 CFR and OPM) to provide guidance to customers; Presenting complex human resources issues, analyzing facts, and making recommendations to resolve human resources related issues; Coding and processing personnel actions. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Education There is no educational substitution at these grade levels. Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. We may fill like positions within 12 months of the close of the announcement. Federal employees are required to adhere to the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct. This is a non-bargaining unit position.