Senior HR Specialist

The AvantGarde, LLC Senior HR Specialist (F/T) will provide high-level, executive staffing services support to a Cabinet-level federal agency by performing complex work in a variety of HR functional areas, from preparing vacancy announcements to assisting with performance and pay. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position for up to a 3 months. The AG Team member must be able to work at the client site in Washington, DC regularly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide broad based executive services support to the federal HR team in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)’s Senior Executive Services (SES) standards. Responsibilities include:

• Develop vacancy announcements, analyze candidate minimum qualifications, and code and process personnel actions.

• Develop and update spreadsheets and prepare final candidate packages for the Executive Resources Board (ERB) panel.

• Prepare packages to send to the Qualification Review Board at OPM.

• Provide performance and pay support, as needed

• Provide additional support to the executives and executive services team.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience providing broad-based support to a federal SES program, as well as broad HR experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; the equivalent combination of relevant technical knowledge, training and experience in federal executive staffing, OPM rules, pay setting and processing the full range of personnel actions will be considered.

• Competency using a variety of automated personnel systems, and the Google suite of applications.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.

• Exceptional organizational skills with specific attention to detail.

• Excellent, demonstrated customer service skills.

• Flexibility with the approach to delivering work.

Other Specifications

• Operation of a PC in an office environment

• This is a primarily sedentary position

• Some bending, light lifting and carrying of equipment may be required

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance required by the client

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Established by an act of Congress in October 15, 1966, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a federal Cabinet agency that operates to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system to promote national interest and enhance the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. DOT employees approximately 55,000 people across the country, in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) and its operating administrations (OAs) and bureaus. The Departmental Office of Human Resource Management (DOHRM), a supporting arm of OST, is responsible for a variety of Human Resources (HR) subject matters and initiatives to assist the OA’s HR Offices in carrying out their mission while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations, and Departmental policy. Overall, the organization provides HR Leadership, policy, strategic planning, and consultative services of DOT managers and employees, providing a full range of workforce information, resources and services to its customers.