About this role
Job SummaryAs a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, the incumbent applies experience and knowledge of human resources laws, systems, program principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, analytical methods, and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in their program area(s) serving as an individual contributor or team member.
QualificationsTo qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to human resources work. Such experience includes providing services in at least two and leading others in at least one of the following human resources disciplines: Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Position Management, Labor Relations, Recruitment and Staffing or Performance Management. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. 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. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Major DutiesThis Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist providing management advisory services on organizational Human Resource (HR) projects that are often complex and difficult to resolve. The incumbent assigns subordinates to resolve issues/problems requiring consideration of multiple human resource laws, policies and procedures. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of human resource management to provide advice and assistance to managers. Exercises an expert knowledge of HR recruitment, placement and processing. Provides leadership in implementing, evaluating, and improving HR processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization directed. Performs a wide range of advisory services to managers regarding human resources program activities, including options and strategies for recruitment and hiring, position description documentation, and utilizing and applying sound position management principles. Plans and carries out highly complex analyses of unique programs, processes, and procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of organization performance. Coordinates, develop, and prepares customized reports that identify trends such as attrition rates, salary comparison, and demographics and prepares appropriate analyses for the Federal Security Director (FSD)/Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) as required. As the recognized expert on HR recruitment and placement program matters, provides continuing advice and guidance on program areas which include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Pay and benefits, awards, Employee relations, basic employment policy, appointment authorities, recruitment, and staffing; various affirmative employment programs. Develops information for and prepares unique or recurring reports and studies relating to the total personnel program or specific areas. Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities: Serves as the first-level or as assigned second level supervisor of airport employees engaged in HRM work. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. Coordinates with designated headquarters Labor Relations and Employee Relations staff in providing advice and guidance to local management on respective labor relations and/or employee relations issues. These duties apply to supervisors that have subordinate supervisors. Uses subordinate supervisors to direct, and plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for work completion Supervisory/Managerial duties: include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.RequirementsYou must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.