Assistant Human Resources Officer

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience administering a Mission Area level Human Resources Program with focus on Policy, Systems and Data Analytics. Wide ranging expertise in the areas of human resources information systems and human resource data analytics, as well as policy interpretation and formulation in the areas of employee relations, employment, hiring, leave, compensation, classification, organizational design, performance and awards. Provide effective leadership in managing the work of others. Coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, supervising subordinate management and staff effectively through encouragement, coaching, and the delivery of expert technical advice and guidance to accomplish assigned objectives, meet established deadlines and ensure personal and organizational accountability. Experience in change management including the development and implementation of new initiatives, programs, policies, and /or processes to effectively align assigned human resources functions to Agency mission and goals. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 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 Assistant Human Resources Officer for Policy, Systems, Analysis and Planning (PSAP) partners with the HRD Director and members of the HR Leadership Team to help establish the strategic direction of HR program activities within MRP, with particular emphasis on position classification, employment, leave and compensation, awards, employee relations, telework, remote work, performance management policies as well as human capital planning and the use of Human Resource Information System data.