Lead Human Resources Specialist - CCU

Summary

The VHA has adopted the HR Modernization and Shared Services Implementation, which is a new model of organizing and consolidating essential HR functions and services to the VISN level. This position is located within VISN 4 (legacy) Consolidated Classification Unit (CCU). The selectee can work from their current duty location.

Duties

Major duties include, but may not be limited to: Ensures the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services. Articulates and communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Leads the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and task among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization, making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks, and ensuring each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. Trains or arranges for the training of teams members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects and provides or arranges for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks . Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisors instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Serves as a coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members. Ensures work assignments, such as Classification actions, Consultations on classifications, position management and functional statements, Desk Audits, Consistency Reviews, reports, etc. are executed by the team in a timely manner. Proportionally distributes the CCU's workload and special projects to team members for maximum productivity levels. Tracks the progress of work and contacts team members when there appears to be delays and offers advice on how best to proceed. Makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities and/or assessments of the impact on customer service. Reviews work and conducts consultation sessions to ensure the CCU Supervisor's directions have been followed. Modifies or rejects work products that fail to meet the CCU's established standards and team cultural norms. Advises, supports, and assists Classifiers to prepare network-wide written and oral communications and recommendations to customers, formal evaluation statements, appeal packages, desk audit questionnaires, trainings, position management and functional statement guidance, etc. and to apply VHA, VA and OPM guidance and regulations. The position is responsible for distributing, summarizing, and/or presenting information to Classifiers from network leadership, the CCU Supervisor, and from VHA and VA specialists. The Lead also provides instruction to Classifiers on the myriad of unique and specialized aspects of Classification and position management and functional statement guidance so that specific tasks may be executed consistently. Written instructions, desk guides, practices, specific reference materials, etc. are discussed with Classifiers and made available. The Lead offers recommendations and or summaries of current problems and secures assistance from the CCU Supervisor as needed on controversial situations. The position often acts as an intermediary between the Classifiers and the CCU customers. Given the frequent interactions with Classifiers, the Lead is tasked with fully addressing informal complaints by Classifiers and refers the most egregious situations to the CCU Supervisor. The Lead regularly provides recommendations to the CCU Supervisor on the performance, progress, training needs, and any conduct-related concerns of the Classifiers. Provides feedback to the CCU Supervisor concerning promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance, and other personnel needs. Systematically provides on-the-job training to new Classifiers ensuring they have the resources, tools, links, access to systems, etc. to be a contributing team member. Responsible for sharing progress reports regarding employees to the CCU Supervisor. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Monday - Friday Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Human Resources Specialist - CCU / PD99985S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2026. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. 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 provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. The BASIC REQUIREMENT for the HR Specialist GS-0201 series is presumed met if found qualified at the GS-0201-7 level and above. To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must meet one of the following listed Criteria: Criteria 1- Graduate Degree and Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Provides standard instructions to facility staff, answers questions, and partners with customers to ensure their understanding of all viable options in relation to classification; performs position reviews to affirm or correct classifications when directed by VA, VHA, OPM, and as warranted and uses written and oral communication techniques to develop and deliver briefings and status reports to HR supervisors and facility management.. ~OR~ Criteria 2- Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service that demonstrates HR management knowledge, concepts and principles and the performance of work in one or more of the HR specialty areas. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Reviews new or proposed HR policies, procedures, guidelines and t