HR Specialist (Compensation)

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov) In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing all of the following types of work and/or tasks: Qualifying Examples of Specialized Experience must include all of the following types of experience: 1. Experience applying compensation concepts, data and cost analyses, laws, regulations, and policies to advise customers and management; AND; 2. Experience developing policies, procedures, and guidance documents; AND; 3. Experience ensuring HR and/or compensation programs are managed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position is located in Rockville, MD within the Office of Human Resources. The incumbent will research, analyze, develop, and administer IHS-wide compensation program flexibilities to attract and retain competent staff. This position will develop and implement policies, guidance and strategies for IHS compensation programs to include recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives (3Rs), Title 38 physician and dentist pay (PDP), Title 38 and Title 5 special salary pay (SSR) and etc.