Offices, Boards and Divisions
Lead Human Resources Specialist
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has an opening for a Lead Human Resources Specialist to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?Duties
NOTE: It is desired that the incumbent has or is able to obtain and maintain their Delegated Examining (DE) Certification. Current DE certification must be submitted with application if currently certified.This position is located in the Human Resources Section of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast paced office, delivering the professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, the Human Resources Section manages all human resources services, including staffing, classification, training, benefits, and payroll.The Antitrust Division is seeking to fill a
Lead Human Resources Specialist-GS-0201-14
position in the Human Resources Section. The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice works in the public interest to promote a competitive and productive American economy. The Division's work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. Its merger and civil enforcement cases can affect the structure and performance of an entire industry and its criminal enforcement detects and punishes white-collar antitrust crimes that rob American consumers. The Division enforces federal antitrust law, pursuing price-fixing and market allocation schemes, investigating mergers that may substantially reduce competition, and investigating other potentially anti-competitive conduct. The highest priorities of the Division are preventing anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions, curbing abuse of monopoly power, and prosecuting criminal bid-rigging and price-fixing cases.As a Lead Human Resources Specialist, responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:Serving as the Division HR program advisor and Team Leader for the development and implementation of staffing and recruitment, position classification and management, and employee benefits.Providing input in the planning and coordination of work, identifying needs, proposing and executing special projects, reviewing work and providing technical guidance to employees within area of assignment.Developing and presenting information briefings for managers, supervisors, and employees using topic outlines, visual aids, handouts, etc.Providing management advisory services related to problems and issues within assigned area and which involve other human resources specialties.Providing expert advice on matters pertaining to regulations, policies and procedures governing human resources functions in areas of position management and classification, pay administration, performance management, recruitment and placement, incentives, and in determining operating procedures are accomplished according to Federal, DOJ, and Agency regulations and directives.As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.Salary
$139,395 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.You must meet all time-in-grade and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see SSS.gov ). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.This is a full-time, non-supervisory permanent appointment in the competitive serviceThe Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the GS-0201-14 level , your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0201-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must identify at least two of the following four statements be identified in your resume.Your experience must include at least two of the following four requirements:Servicing as a senior level HR Specialist leading a team, junior HR Specialist, or projects that perform work in the following functional areas: recruitment and staffing, position classification and management, and employee benefits.Providing advisory services and analysis on staffing requirements, recruitment strategies, special emphasis programs and resources.Preparing reports, maintaining records of work accomplished and presenting information to a variety of audiences (HR Analytics, T2H, etc.).Researching and analyzing legislation, regulations, guidelines, and decisions related to recruitment and workforce planning.YOUR RESUME MUST
support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
See the "Required Documents" section for important notes about what information you must include in your resume!
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the requirements outlined above. Otherwise, you will be found ineligible.In addition to qualifying experience, it is desired that the incumbent has or is able to obtain and maintain their Delegated Examining (DE) Certification. Current DE certification must be submitted with application if currently certified.Education
There is no positive education requirement for the GS-14 grade level.Other Information
Application Requirements: ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.Additional information about CTAP eligibility is online.The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over candidates from other agencies for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority over other applicants who are not employees of the Department of Justice if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is online.The
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
allows veterans to apply to announcements that are only open to "status" candidates, which means "current competitive service employees." To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, your latest discharge must be issued under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), AND you must be either (1) a preference eligible (defined in title 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)), OR (2) a veteran who substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. When applying under VEOA, you must rate and rank among the best qualified when compared to current employee applicants in order to be considered for appointment. Veterans' preference does not apply to internal agency actions such as promotions, transfers, reassignments and reinstatements.DOJ EEO Statement/PolicyOPM
Reasonable Accommodation Policy StatementDOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy StatementVeterans' InformationLegal and Regulatory Guidance
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:A copy of your
resume
or equivalent - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume and cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences, as represented in their resume, clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, and the competencies and technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. A cover letter is optional.A completed
assessment questionnaire . A preview is available here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12566530SF-50 , Notification of Personnel Action (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal service) which shows type of service appointment, tenure group, grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form, which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, Within Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s over one year old).Most Recent
Performance Appraisal
(if current Federal employee).SF-50 , Notification of Personnel Action, documenting receipt of a Performance Award received within the last 3 years (if applicable).Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable)
to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter and:Documentation of eligibility for CTAP and ICTAP
(if applicable) - You must provide written notification of your eligibility for CTAP and/or ICTAP; your most recent Performance Appraisal, and your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.Veterans' Preference Documentation
(if applicable) - If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member Copy-4), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it online or call 1-800-827-1000.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 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/15/2024 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 resume 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/.Please note: Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mailing systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.These instructions outline our application process.
You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Le'Chelle Williams by email at lechelle.williams@usdoj.gov or by phone at 202-598-2356 to obtain an alternative application.If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Karen Jung by phone at 202-514-8885 or by email at Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov. The Antitrust Division provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. ET on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. Callers with hearing or speech impairment can access their state's telecommunications relay service (TRS) to make TTY calls by dialing 7-1-1. Ms. Jung is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.In addition to the availability of telework, applicants may also be considered for remote work based on mission needs and at the discretion of the Division.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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NOTE: It is desired that the incumbent has or is able to obtain and maintain their Delegated Examining (DE) Certification. Current DE certification must be submitted with application if currently certified.This position is located in the Human Resources Section of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast paced office, delivering the professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, the Human Resources Section manages all human resources services, including staffing, classification, training, benefits, and payroll.The Antitrust Division is seeking to fill a
Lead Human Resources Specialist-GS-0201-14
position in the Human Resources Section. The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice works in the public interest to promote a competitive and productive American economy. The Division's work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. Its merger and civil enforcement cases can affect the structure and performance of an entire industry and its criminal enforcement detects and punishes white-collar antitrust crimes that rob American consumers. The Division enforces federal antitrust law, pursuing price-fixing and market allocation schemes, investigating mergers that may substantially reduce competition, and investigating other potentially anti-competitive conduct. The highest priorities of the Division are preventing anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions, curbing abuse of monopoly power, and prosecuting criminal bid-rigging and price-fixing cases.As a Lead Human Resources Specialist, responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:Serving as the Division HR program advisor and Team Leader for the development and implementation of staffing and recruitment, position classification and management, and employee benefits.Providing input in the planning and coordination of work, identifying needs, proposing and executing special projects, reviewing work and providing technical guidance to employees within area of assignment.Developing and presenting information briefings for managers, supervisors, and employees using topic outlines, visual aids, handouts, etc.Providing management advisory services related to problems and issues within assigned area and which involve other human resources specialties.Providing expert advice on matters pertaining to regulations, policies and procedures governing human resources functions in areas of position management and classification, pay administration, performance management, recruitment and placement, incentives, and in determining operating procedures are accomplished according to Federal, DOJ, and Agency regulations and directives.As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.Salary
$139,395 - $181,216/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.You must meet all time-in-grade and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see SSS.gov ). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.This is a full-time, non-supervisory permanent appointment in the competitive serviceThe Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the GS-0201-14 level , your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0201-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must identify at least two of the following four statements be identified in your resume.Your experience must include at least two of the following four requirements:Servicing as a senior level HR Specialist leading a team, junior HR Specialist, or projects that perform work in the following functional areas: recruitment and staffing, position classification and management, and employee benefits.Providing advisory services and analysis on staffing requirements, recruitment strategies, special emphasis programs and resources.Preparing reports, maintaining records of work accomplished and presenting information to a variety of audiences (HR Analytics, T2H, etc.).Researching and analyzing legislation, regulations, guidelines, and decisions related to recruitment and workforce planning.YOUR RESUME MUST
support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
See the "Required Documents" section for important notes about what information you must include in your resume!
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the requirements outlined above. Otherwise, you will be found ineligible.In addition to qualifying experience, it is desired that the incumbent has or is able to obtain and maintain their Delegated Examining (DE) Certification. Current DE certification must be submitted with application if currently certified.Education
There is no positive education requirement for the GS-14 grade level.Other Information
Application Requirements: ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.Additional information about CTAP eligibility is online.The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over candidates from other agencies for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority over other applicants who are not employees of the Department of Justice if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is online.The
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
allows veterans to apply to announcements that are only open to "status" candidates, which means "current competitive service employees." To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, your latest discharge must be issued under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), AND you must be either (1) a preference eligible (defined in title 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)), OR (2) a veteran who substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. When applying under VEOA, you must rate and rank among the best qualified when compared to current employee applicants in order to be considered for appointment. Veterans' preference does not apply to internal agency actions such as promotions, transfers, reassignments and reinstatements.DOJ EEO Statement/PolicyOPM
Reasonable Accommodation Policy StatementDOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy StatementVeterans' InformationLegal and Regulatory Guidance
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:A copy of your
resume
or equivalent - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume and cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences, as represented in their resume, clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, and the competencies and technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. A cover letter is optional.A completed
assessment questionnaire . A preview is available here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12566530SF-50 , Notification of Personnel Action (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal service) which shows type of service appointment, tenure group, grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form, which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, Within Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s over one year old).Most Recent
Performance Appraisal
(if current Federal employee).SF-50 , Notification of Personnel Action, documenting receipt of a Performance Award received within the last 3 years (if applicable).Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable)
to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter and:Documentation of eligibility for CTAP and ICTAP
(if applicable) - You must provide written notification of your eligibility for CTAP and/or ICTAP; your most recent Performance Appraisal, and your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.Veterans' Preference Documentation
(if applicable) - If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member Copy-4), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it online or call 1-800-827-1000.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 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/15/2024 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 resume 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/.Please note: Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mailing systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.These instructions outline our application process.
You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday).
If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Le'Chelle Williams by email at lechelle.williams@usdoj.gov or by phone at 202-598-2356 to obtain an alternative application.If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Karen Jung by phone at 202-514-8885 or by email at Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov. The Antitrust Division provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. ET on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. Callers with hearing or speech impairment can access their state's telecommunications relay service (TRS) to make TTY calls by dialing 7-1-1. Ms. Jung is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.In addition to the availability of telework, applicants may also be considered for remote work based on mission needs and at the discretion of the Division.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.Review our benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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