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Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Specialist)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.Duties

Provides technical guidance and assistance to Central Office line staff and management on a wide range of human resource matters.Contributes to staffing functions, scheduling and conducting interviews and preparing requests for security clearances.Assists in maintaining accurate staffing projections and position accountability for the Central Office.Provides training to managers in preparing accurate position descriptions and ensures position descriptions are appropriately submitted for classification.Provides assistance to staff on such issues as the incentive awards program, performance work plans, performance evaluations and the leave administration program.Assists in administering the employee-management relations program to ensure stable and cooperative relations between management and line staff.Responsible for maintaining familiarity with all necessary laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, case law and other third party decisions, ensuring their consideration and applicability to the work at hand.Salary

$82,764 - $128,956/yearConditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:Education:GS-11:

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.GS-12:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level.ORExperience:GS-11 and GS-12:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progress for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.Some examples of this qualifying experience are:GS-11:Experience participating in equal employment opportunity committee meetings and activities as a resource person or program manager.Experience composing a variety of technical correspondence to include congressional inquiry responses, policy reviews, and a variety of correspondence to applicants and staff.Experience in providing assistance to staff on issues such as incentive awards program, performance work plans, performance evaluations and the leave administration program.Experience in performing the functions related to position classification, compensation, staffing, recruitment and placement, human resources development, employee relations, and benefits and labor management relations.GS-12:Experience serving as the technical expert for problems and questions covering a wide variety of staffing and employee relations issues.Experience participating in operational reviews, reviewing work for policy compliance and recommending changes to work operations to correct deviations.Experience in providing guidance to supervisors and managers in the proper resolution of performance and disciplinary issues and researching responses to grievances and/or unfair labor practices.If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.Required DocumentsResume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary.Military Spouses who meet the requirement of Executive Order 13832 - must include marriage certificate and copy of active duty military members orders OR letter from VA OR DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse, OR SF-50.How to ApplyYou must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.NOTE:

Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section.BenefitsA 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.

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