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Human Resources Specialist

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Indianapolis, IN, United States


Overview

Summary

As a Human Resources Specialist, the incumbent applies experience and knowledge of human resources laws, systems, program principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in their program area(s) serving as an individual contributor or team member.
Summary

As a Human Resources Specialist, the incumbent applies experience and knowledge of human resources laws, systems, program principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in their program area(s) serving as an individual contributor or team member.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to Senior HR Specialists, management and employees on personnel matters and develops internal procedures to assist with this effort. Uses established resources and procedures to research various HR related matters concerning performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, leave,

May serve as time and attendance (T&A) subject matter expert providing technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the operations of the timekeeping record system and the latest approved airport timekeeping system. As needed, investigates and resolves timekeeping problems associated with various and unrelated types of issues.

Provides administrative advice and assistance to the Federal Security Director (FSD)/ Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) and exercises knowledge and skill in applying HR methods, principles sufficient to advise on or resolve moderately complex problems which are typically precedent in nature.

Works with HQ Human Capital staff (e.g., staffing, benefits, worker's compensation, management employee relations) to coordinate and resolve employee issues involving service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, leave etc.

Recruitment and Placement. Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources and special programs, which emphasize affirmative action in staffing positions. Assists in developing short- and long-range staffing plans to forecast personnel mission requirements.

Manages and maintains full visibility over all RPAs from cradle to grave and provide advice/assistance in all stages of the recruitment process. Makes recommendations on recruitment strategies and actions to be taken to expedite the recruitment process.

Conditions of employment

You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.

You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).

Selective Service registration is required.

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Qualifications
To qualify for the SV-F Pay Band

(equivalent to 5/7/9), you must meet one of the qualification requirements

(A, B, OR C)

outlined below.

Experience:

Three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the SV-E Pay Band or GS-4 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to human resources work. Such experience includes knowledge of Human Resources procedures AND experience in at least two of the following: timekeeping, labor relations, Human Resources information systems, classification or job analysis.

Education: bachelor’s or higher-level degree in any field from an accredited college or university.

Combining Education and Experience:

Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as described. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek; part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio.

Education
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university with equivalent information. If selected, you must supply a transcript or certification of degree.

Additional information
Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency. Information from OPM on Interchange Agreements is available at www.opm.gov. TSA requires all selected applicants to undergo a background investigation. DHS uses E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will need to complete and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. Additional benefits information is available on the DHS Careers site.

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