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 establishing direction and conducting oversight and support for a comprehensive Mission Area Human Resources Management Program with special emphasis and demonstrated expertise in the areas of Classification, Benefits, Leave and Compensation, Personnel Security, and Personnel Action Processing. Experience in change management including the development and implementation of new initiatives, programs, policies, and /or processes to effectively align the human resources function with Agency mission and goals. Experience analyzing and resolving a variety of organizational or personnel challenges many of which require a high level of judgement and sensitivity. Analyze and interpret various data sources to lead improvement efforts in operational efficiency, performance management, and customer service. 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 HR Officer is responsible for partnering with the HRD Director to lead the planning and strategic direction of HR program activities for multiple Agencies, with particular emphasis on HR operations activities, as well as overseeing classification, processing, leave and compensation, employee benefits, and personnel security.