Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Workforce Relations Division (WRD), Leave, Payroll and Workforce Support Branch (LPW). The incumbent serves as the supervisor for the Payroll Liaison Team, as well as the Leave Policy and Workplace Flexibilities Team within the LPW Branch for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Report directly to the Chief of the Leave, Payroll and Workforce Support (LPW) Branch with responsibility for the oversight, program, and project management for the Payroll Liaison and the Leave Policy and Workplace Flexibilities Teams. Provide expert technical policy guidance and oversight to programs related to NIH leave and work schedules. Oversee the implementation of various guidance and regulatory updates and modifications to the NIH leave and flexibility authorities. Serve as an agency liaison with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS). Lead a team that provides advisory services on all matters pertaining to payroll processing, leave policy, work schedules and telework. Advise on HR systems related to payroll processing. Engage with a variety of customers, partners, and stakeholders Qualifications

You may qualify for the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: overseeing advisory services on all matters pertaining payroll processing and leave policy; establishing and implementing guidance on changes to HR Information Systems used for payroll processing; providing technical guidance on federal policies and procedures as they pertain to leave policy and telework programs; analyzing federal guidance and regulations to provide guidance on unique and complex questions regarding employee pay and leave; providing informational briefings on organizational telework, work schedule and leave options. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078159

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. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Other Information

This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "nonemergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member). Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. We may make additional selections for similar positions across the National Institutes of Health within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at NIH. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across NIH. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA 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 RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).