About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-0201-9, Human Resources Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-CIV HR RESOURCE OPS NE -CG-1C3NE -BALTIMORE MD in BALTIMORE, Maryland.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-09 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience must include the following: Processing and assisting in training others to process a wide range of personnel actions. Responding to employees questions related to benefits such as health and life insurance, thrift savings plan, retirement and military service credit. Entering specific legal and financial data accurately into HR automated systems, ensuring pay-setting, tenure and benefits are accurate and assisting in training of team members on automated systems and processing actions. Articulating rules and procedures clearly so that co-workers and employees understand personnel actions, benefits, or payroll processing. Reviewing position data and ensuring the accuracy of key federal data elements. EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LLB or JB related to the position OR a combination of education & experience. (YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS) NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a/an Human Resources Specialist and be responsible for being an advisor, facilitator and operational civilian personnel specialist to serviced commands on a variety of human resources issues in staffing, employee management relations, benefits, position management, classification and other related Human Resources programs and issues. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Prepare evaluation reports; and discuss findings with management and employees. Review management request for classification actions, interpret and apply position classification standards to positions and determine the correct pay category. Counsel management and employees regarding employee retirement, health and life insurance programs coverage and options. Provides technical guidance to managers and employees to maintain accurate HR processing and consistent procedures. Advise management and employees about relatively common Employee Relations Issues.RequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Moderate Risk/Public Trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. NOTE: This position is designated as a key position. In the event of a crisis situation, war, or mobilization, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties to support mission requirements. A member of the Ready Reserve may not fill the position on a permanent basis. If filled by a member of the Ready Reserve, appropriate action must be undertaken to change the incumbent's reserve status to a status other than that of Ready Reserve. 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 HR Office. USA Hire Assessment: After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the vacancy closing date and as specified in the email.