• Job Description

  Req#: 811059100
  Summary
  
  The Incumbent serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (SHRS) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Office of Human Capital Services (HCS), Office of Staff Operations (OSO). The incumbent leads the HR Global Hiring & Operations Strategy Team (GHOST) responsible for objectives and strategies related to recruitment, staffing, and personnel action processing.
  
  This job is open to
  
  
  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
    
    Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
  • Internal to an agency
    
    Current federal employees of this agency.
  
  
  Clarification from the agency
  
  This vacancy announcement is open ONLY to current, permanent employees and current/former VA employees who are CTAP eligible.
  
  Duties
  
  Specific duties include:.
  
  • Responsible for coordinating and effectively managing the administrative, strategic, and technical controls over the functions and activities of the team which includes the planning and execution of hiring fairs and other recruitment events nationwide.
  • Provides guidance in the areas of HR principles, techniques, and acceptable practices, to include providing highly technical advice related to recruitment and staffing operations.
  • Assists in the development of goals and objectives that align with the HCS mission.
  • Assists in the development of goals and objectives that align with the Agency mission.
  • Serves as a talent acquisition consultant with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Advises leadership in the development of long-term strategic planning for HR and recruitment practices through the application of core operations analysis, process re-engineering, trend analysis, position management, workforce planning, and strategic recruitment tools.
  • Evaluates the work output of subordinate supervisors and staff members and recommends appropriate changes to enhance efficient customer service. They analyze VBA directives, policy, and other documents tailoring human resources management (HRM) programs to improve with recruitment and staffing enterprise wide.
  • Incumbent assists in the development of goals and objectives that align with the HCS mission.
  • Provides consultative advisement engaging with internal and external stakeholders as a participant in interagency meetings and task groups.
  • Leads regular and recurring HR accountability reviews.
  
  
  Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  
  Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
  
  Telework: Not Available - Remote position
  
  Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
  
  Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (GHOST Supervisor); PD# 41289-0 GS-0201-14
  
  Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  
  Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
  
  Requirements
  
  Conditions of Employment
  
  
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:09/30/2024.
  
  Current/Former Federal employees: If applying as a status candidate with current or former federal Service, you must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess (1) year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates (1) year time-in-grade.
  
  TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
  
  To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50 that indicates proof of status, and shows Time in Grade (for example, you were a career or career-conditional employee) and identifies your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must also submit your most recent promotion or within-grade increase in addition to your recent SF-50. If you previously held a higher grade, you must also submit any SF-50 showing that grade. DO NOT submit Award SF-50's and/or General Adjustment SF-50's as they cannot be used to prove time-in-grade.
  
  • For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13 level.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
  
  Basic VA GS-0201 Requirement: to qualify for a Human Resources (HR) Specialist GS-0201 position, candidates must meet the following basic requirement(s) as described in one of the following methods: (1) One year of HR specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level of the Federal Government or higher. OR (2) Successful completion of bachelor's degree (or higher). OR (3) A combination of six months of general administrative, professional, or technical work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-4 level of the Federal Government AND one (1) of the below four training areas:
  
  
  • • Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of college-level course work related to business, HR, psychology, organizational development, or other related coursework. OR
    • Successful completion of at least four formal training courses in HR. OR
    • Successful completion of a formal certificate program related to HR, psychology, organizational development, or other relatable subject area. OR
    • Current professional HR certification through a nationally recognized entity such as the Society of HR Management (SHRM).
  • GS-0201-14 grade level: VA GS-0201 series 12-15 Basic Requirement: To qualify for a Human Resources (HR) Specialist at the GS-12-15 grade levels, candidates cannot qualify based on education ONLY, they must possess either:
  • Criteria 1: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. OR
  • Criteria 2: Graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level.
  
  GS-14 Grade Level:
  
  Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience is defined as, but not limited to: experience providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance, process evaluation, quality oversight, and problem solving for a variety of complex Title 5 Federal civilian personnel programs and systems; advising and managing human resources employees, supervisors, and senior leaders in recruitment, staffing, and personnel action processing; developing organizational strategies, goals, and deliverables related to a Title 5 recruitment and staffing program (ex. regular/recurring reports, policies, standard operating procedures, memorandums of understanding, performance plans, briefing, etc.).
  
  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; religions; 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.
  
  Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
  
  Physical Requirements: The work is primarily performed while sitting though some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc.
  
  Education
  
  There is not a substitution of education at this grade level.
  
  Additional information
  
  VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
  
  The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
  
  Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement.
  
  It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
  
  This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  
  For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
  
  Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf
  
  
  • Benefits
    
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
    
    Review our benefits
    
    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated
  
  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
  
  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants who do not fully address the specialized experience needed for the position (as described above in the job announcement) in their resume will not be referred for consideration.
  
  After you have met the minimum qualifications, you will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position:
  
  • RECRUITMENT/PLACEMENT: Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them into positions to address changing organizational needs.
  • MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES: Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
  • LEADERSHIP: Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.
  • ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
  • COMMUNICATION: Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear, convincing oral and written communications; demonstrates logical thinking when describing facts and concepts, and shapes communications to meet the needs of a specific audience; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions.
  
  Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or an interview.
  
  
  • Benefits
    
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
    
    Review our benefits
    
    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  • Required Documents
    
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
    
    To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package to include the documents detailed below. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. Failure to submit the documents as specified may result in loss of consideration for this job announcement.
    
    • Resume detailing specialized experience and competencies as they relate to this position.
      
      • For each position in your resume, you must specify the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. If the position was Federal, you must specify the pay plan, series, grade level, position occupied, name of agency, the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. Resumes containing a general summary of all positions held, not specifying start/end dates, and/or not including Federal required information are insufficient to determine basic qualifications.
    • Your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
    • Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.) in order to verify time-in-grade requirements.
    
    Additional Documents accepted:
    
    
    • CTAP documentation - RIF notice, SF-50 showing VA employee, and performance appraisal.
    
    Please use this checklist to make sure you have included all documents required for your application. You will not be contacted for additional information.
    
    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
    
    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  • How to Apply
    
    Complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2024 or on the day the applicant count limit is reached, whichever comes first to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12553445.
    
    1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
    2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
    
    Click here for instructions on viewing your application status.
    
    If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
    
    Agency contact information
    
    Robin Aldridge
    
    Phone
    
    (601) 364-7273
    
    Email
    
    Robin.Aldridge@va.gov
    
    Address
    
    VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office
    
    810 Vermont Ave NW
    
    Washington, DC 20420
    
    US
    
    Next steps
    
    Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
    
    You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  • Fair and Transparent
    
    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
    
    
    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request
  
  
  Required Documents
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package to include the documents detailed below. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. Failure to submit the documents as specified may result in loss of consideration for this job announcement.
  
  • Resume detailing specialized experience and competencies as they relate to this position.
    
    • For each position in your resume, you must specify the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. If the position was Federal, you must specify the pay plan, series, grade level, position occupied, name of agency, the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. Resumes containing a general summary of all positions held, not specifying start/end dates, and/or not including Federal required information are insufficient to determine basic qualifications.
  • Your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
  • Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.) in order to verify time-in-grade requirements.
  
  Additional Documents accepted:
  
  
  • CTAP documentation - RIF notice, SF-50 showing VA employee, and performance appraisal.
  
  Please use this checklist to make sure you have included all documents required for your application. You will not be contacted for additional information.
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  
  How to Apply
  
  Complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2024 or on the day the applicant count limit is reached, whichever comes first to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12553445.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  
  Click here for instructions on viewing your application status.
  
  If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Robin Aldridge
  
  Phone
  
  (601) 364-7273
  
  Email
  
  Robin.Aldridge@va.gov
  
  Address
  
  VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office
  
  810 Vermont Ave NW
  
  Washington, DC 20420
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  Fair & Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

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