Human Resources Specialist (Placement)

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-201-13. A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is at least one year of experience (combined), equivalent in responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service and includes: (1) Experience with performing staffing and recruitment placement functions under Delegated Examining, Merit Promotion, and other hiring authorities; providing advice on the processing of a wide range of personnel actions; applying knowledge of Federal human resources (HR) functions and processes in areas such as recruitment, staffing placement, classification, and position management; (2) Experience with utilizing various HR related automated software programs (i.e. USA Staffing, National Finance Center (NFC), etc.) to gather and evaluate data; and (3) Experience researching, analyzing and applying Federal human resources (HR) law, rule, regulation and policy and ability to manage work and projects in delivery of HR services. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write “see resume” in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Knowledge of effective federal recruitment, staffing and placement practices, statutes and regulations to bring about the best possible workforce Skill in analyzing HR programs and policies and recommending solutions. Ability to provide advice and guidance to others. Ability to communicate in all kinds of ways, with a variety of audiences, in order to persuade and convey important information. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The position is in the Personnel Office, Administrators Staff, National Gallery of Art. The incumbent serves as a senior technical resource for placement, with responsibility for providing a variety of personnel management services including management advisory functions in the areas of recruitment and placement, organizational design and special programs.