U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Help HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.One-year probationary period may be required.Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.QualificationsApplicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification/Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.Minimum Qualifications:You qualify for the GS-09 level (starting salary $68,405.00) if you possess one of the following:GS-09:
Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Processing payroll and/or personnel actions in an automated system to ensure accurate information transmission;Assisting with researching payroll policies and procedures to provide guidance;Providing customer service to address pay issues and personnel actions.NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.- OR -Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.- OR -A combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond one year of graduate education) as described above, when combined, equal 100% of the qualification requirement. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be used in this calculation.Minimum Qualifications:You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $82,764.00) if you possess one of the following:GS-11:
Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Analyzing pay and/or compensation systems' data to resolve discrepancies;Providing training on Human Resources and payroll systems to educate stakeholders;Researching pay-related inquiries to develop solutions.NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.- OR -Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.- OR -Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim.Time-in-Grade Requirements:
Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements.NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.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.Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP):
This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP.Education:
If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.Additional information:
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities.More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities.The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers.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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Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Processing payroll and/or personnel actions in an automated system to ensure accurate information transmission;Assisting with researching payroll policies and procedures to provide guidance;Providing customer service to address pay issues and personnel actions.NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.- OR -Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.- OR -A combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond one year of graduate education) as described above, when combined, equal 100% of the qualification requirement. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be used in this calculation.Minimum Qualifications:You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $82,764.00) if you possess one of the following:GS-11:
Applicant must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Analyzing pay and/or compensation systems' data to resolve discrepancies;Providing training on Human Resources and payroll systems to educate stakeholders;Researching pay-related inquiries to develop solutions.NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.- OR -Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.- OR -Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim.Time-in-Grade Requirements:
Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements.NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.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.Current or Former Political Appointees:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP):
This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP.Education:
If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.Additional information:
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities.More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities.The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers.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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