Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

Summary

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, Human Resources Operations Center in Irving, Texas. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement), at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Providing Human Resources management advisory services to higher level managers and supervisors on areas of recruitment and placement. Analyzing trends and forecast changes in workforce requirements that may impact future recruitment and placement procedures. Developing action plans to improve productivity to meet human resources goals, objectives, and milestones. Effectuating minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands and recommending other action in more serious cases. Providing guidance and instruction to subordinate Human Resources Specialist on both work and administrative matters Supervising a group of Human Resources employees and providing technical guidance to subordinate staff. Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Qualifications

Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Conducting job analyses on a wide variety of complex positions using research, interviews, observation, and analytical techniques; Determining the appropriate rating, ranking, and selective placement factors for vacant positions; Developing and using assessment questionnaires to evaluate the applicants' varying degrees of job qualifications; Providing management with a wide range of options for filling vacant positions including special appointing authorities; Providing senior level advice on areas of recruitment and placement. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.