Summary This position is located in the Bureau of Global Talent Management, Office of Overseas Employment, Policy and Coordination Division (GTM/OE/PC). The Policy and Coordination Division is responsible for formulating, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the effectiveness of policies, regulations of the LE Staff personnel system covering locally engaged foreign nationals, U.S. Citizen direct hires and Eligible Family Members (EFM) employees. Responsibilities Serves as a Human Resources Specialist and an agency expert concerning Locally Employed (LE) Staff, EFM personnel management, and HR policy development relative to overseas employment. Initiates, plans, and conducts studies and surveys to determine whether new or revised HR policies are needed to (legally and efficiently) forward the Department’s goals, initiatives, and strategies for LE Staff employment. Provides expert technical advice and consultation services to senior level Departmental managers, supervisors, employees, and human resources personnel throughout the Department. Identifies changes needed to improve the LE Staff HR management programs’ policies, processes, procedures and associated practices to meet evolving needs and ensure equitable treatment of employees. Represents the Office and Department in contacts and liaises with participating agencies (e.g., Department(s) of Defense, Commerce, Justice, USAID, etc.), coordinates HR policies, program efforts, and sensitive/controversial actions and situations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing new and revised operating policies, programs, and initiatives regarding overseas employment. Experience providing briefings and recommendations to senior level officials to obtain consensus and defend findings. Experience representing, speaking and negotiating on behalf of the organization on a variety of Department-wide topics via intra-inter agency committees, task forces, etc. to identify, address and resolve complex HR problems/issues. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Undersecretary for Finance and Administration, Office of Human Resources, Recruitment Branch. The Recruitment Branch provides staffing, recruitment, and classification services throughout the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Responsibilities As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, you will serve as the Recruitment Branch Manager and oversee the staffing, recruitment, and classification programs at SI for all non-senior level positions and perform the following duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the subordinate employees, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and that customer needs are met. Oversees complex human resources initiatives and projects. Serves as principal advisor to OHR and SI leadership on all staffing, recruitment, classification, and position management programs. Analyzes changes in legislation or HR regulations and determines impact on SI-wide policies, procedures, and programs. Provides metrics and reports. Analyze data to provide actionable insight that enhances decision-making and optimizes resources and strategies SI-wide. Represents the OHR or the SI at high-level meetings, conferences, and on intra/interagency committees and workgroups. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications GS-15- Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system related to the work of this position. This specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) leading the development, implementation, and management of human resources programs; including staffing/ recruitment, and classification; 2) conducting research, analyzing data, monitoring trends, and making recommendations to improve HR programs, policies, operations, and/or internal controls; and 3)providing oversight of workload and accountability of HR operations, including monitoring, and assessing compliance, timeliness, consistency, and completion. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education cannot substitute at the GS-15 level, see above. Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement. Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
