Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
Advises Federal agency leaders, managers, and HR staff on recruitment and placement, delegated examining, merit promotion, hiring authorities, veterans’ preference, assessments, and selection procedures.,Performs examining functions, including job analysis, competency identification, assessment development, vacancy announcement preparation, qualifications review, applicant rating and ranking, certificate issuance, and case audits.,Manages reimbursable HR projects involving staffing, strategic workforce planning, organization design, classification, performance management, technical HR training, USA Staffing, and USA Hire.,Develops project plans, assigns work, monitors timelines, costs, and deliverables, coordinates agreements and funding documents, and ensures products meet customer commitments and quality standards.,Leads quality assurance reviews and audits to ensure staffing actions comply with delegated examining procedures, Merit System Principles, Federal personnel laws, regulations, and OPM policy.,Designs, customizes, and delivers training, workshops, and coaching on delegated examining, veterans’ preference, assessments, USA Staffing, recruitment procedures, and related Federal HR topics.,Analyzes HR data, metrics, and customer needs to resolve complex staffing issues, improve services, support hiring initiatives, and advise agencies on attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
Qualifications
For the GS13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent, performing all of the following: Providing expert advisory or consultative services to managers, senior leaders, or HR staff on Federal recruitment and placement, delegated examining, merit promotion, hiring authorities, veterans' preference, qualifications, candidate assessment, or selection procedures; AND Performing complex staffing or examining functions, such as conducting job analyses, identifying competencies, developing assessment tools, preparing vacancy announcements, reviewing applications for eligibility and qualifications, rating and ranking applicants, issuing certificates of eligibles, or auditing recruitment actions; AND Using automated talent acquisition systems, such as USA Staffing, USA Hire, or similar systems, to support recruitment, assessment, applicant review, certificate issuance, onboarding, reporting, or process improvement; AND Leading or managing HR projects or initiatives by developing project plans, coordinating team assignments, monitoring timelines, costs, deliverables, or quality standards, and communicating project status to internal or external customers; AND Developing or delivering technical HR guidance, training, coaching, quality assurance reviews, or process improvements to ensure compliance with Federal personnel laws, regulations, policies, delegated examining procedures, or Merit System Principles. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
Other Information
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to Critical Hiring Need/Severe Shortage of Candidates. Veteran preference and traditional rating/raking of applicants do not apply. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ .Relocation assistance and/or incentives may be offered at the discretion of the supervisor. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement. 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 As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.