Human Resources Specialist

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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: 1. Providing advice on various award categories to assure optimum utilization of various awards. 2. Overseeing the processing and completion of Length of Service and Retirement Certificates. 3. Conducting training on civilian award programs to Human Resources Specialist and Supervisors. 4. Preparing guidance and operating procedures pertaining to civilian awards. 5. Devise process improvements to assist with improving award distributions. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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: 1. Recommending operating policy for an awards and recognition program involving monetary, time-off, honorary, and informal recognition. 2. Developing and/or revising procedures and guidelines for use by management in delineating their roles and responsibilities in such matters as awards and recognition. 3. Providing agency-level/headquarters guidance regarding ways to recognize and reward employees that are within law and regulation. 4. Developing training on civilian award programs to Human Resources Specialists and Supervisors. 5. Resolving Human Resources problems by applying mastery human resources principles, concepts, regulations, and practices of performance, awards, and recognition specialties. 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. NOTE: Education cannot 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. 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.
This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12/13, Human Resources Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF CIVILIAN WORKFORCE RELATIONS. Duty location will be determined upon selection. Promotion Potential: If this position is filled at a level below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. This implies no promise or guarantee of a promotion.