Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

Summary

This position is located in the Human Resources Division, Arlington, VA. The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement). You will be responsible for provides technical oversight, recommendations, and oversight of the USMS recruitment and placement function.

Duties

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) at the GS-0201-14 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides expert management advisory services to USMS leadership, division heads, and program managers on end-to-end recruitment strategies, hiring flexibilities, and strategic human capital planning. Directs the merit systems accountability program, enforcing strict adherence to Title 5 civil service laws, OPM guidelines, Merit System Principles, and the USMS Merit Promotion Plan. Conducts quality assurance audits on public vacancy announcements, qualification determinations, applicant rating schedules, and certification control records to identify procedural vulnerabilities and safeguard program integrity. Oversees the operational execution of recruitment and placement of Deputy U.S. Marshals, including candidate screening, evaluation, and referral procedures to fill mission-critical law enforcement and operational support vacancies. Partners with program managers. Manages automated human resources information systems, workflow trackers, and custom reporting databases to analyze recruitment pipelines, track applicant statistics, and assess hiring cycle times. Directs work operations performed by GS-13 Senior HR Specialists, lead specialists, management analysts, and contractors, while establishing performance standards, assigning complex projects, evaluating work quality, and resolving administrative grievances. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Requirements

Must complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s). Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period. May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation. Qualifications

GS-14 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0201-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability: 1. Performing the operational work of and/or providing oversight for HR programs in the areas of Recruitment and Staffing, including directing competitive Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion operations, auditing case examining files and referral certificates for compliance with merit system principles; 2. Managing and exercising program oversight of multiple projects and program initiatives which included program monitoring and reporting, utilizing automated human resources information systems and analytics to track recruitment pipelines, monitor applicant statistics, and enforce certification control and statutory timelines; 3. Researching and evaluating complex HR programs and providing recommendations for new or substantially modified approaches to execute policies and program functions, including establishing quality-control check gates, formulating standard operating procedures, and designing talent acquisition strategies to resolve critical staffing shortages and; 4. Providing expert advisory services to high-level officials both internal and external to the Department, including advising executive leadership and management officials on complex staffing authorities, defending regulatory hiring determinations, and negotiating compliant talent delivery solutions. (NOTE: Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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.

Education

Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter). Applicants who pass the structured resume review will be added to the list of qualified candidates. Additionally, SMEs will complete a structured interview process to evaluate applicants. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Decisiveness Employee Relations Flexibility HR Information Systems Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Performance Management Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Recruitment/Placement Resilience Workforce Planning Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation. Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and incentive awards submitted with your application will be available to the selecting official for review and consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13107239 Other Information

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.