Human Resource Specialist

## Human Resources Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Specialist to manage and advise on federal HR policies, staffing, and employee relations. This role requires expertise in policy interpretation, development, and program administration.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and apply federal HR policies, including those from OPM and DOJ.
• Develop and implement new HR policies and procedures.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret complex technical HR data for reports and recommendations.
• Administer and advise on priority placement programs (e.g., Priority Placement Program, CTAP, DOJ Reemployment Priority List).
• Determine applicant qualifications and veteran's preference based on established standards.
• (GS-12) Serve as a technical expert on a wide range of staffing and employee relations issues.
• (GS-12) Conduct operational reviews to ensure policy compliance and recommend process improvements.
• (GS-12) Apply advanced policies related to merit promotion, hiring, age waivers, and employment incentives.

### Required Qualifications:

• *Education (GS-11):**
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
• Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (LL.M. if related and relevant).
• *Experience (GS-11 & GS-12):**
• Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level. This experience must demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• **For GS-11, specialized experience includes:**

* Interpreting HR policies and developing procedures based on OPM/DOJ changes. * Analyzing information, compiling reports, and formulating recommendations. * Advising on placement programs (Priority Placement, CTAP) and veteran eligibility.

• **For GS-12, specialized experience includes:**

* Serving as a technical expert on complex staffing and employee relations issues. * Reviewing work for policy compliance and recommending operational changes. * Applying policies related to merit promotion, hiring, age waivers, and employment incentives.

• *Combination (GS-11 Only):**
• A combination of qualifying education and experience that equips the applicant with the necessary skills to perform the duties.