Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management)

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

This is your next ideal career move as a Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management) if:

• You are eager to provide advice in the areas of performance management.
• You are eager to provide guidance on performance improvement plans.
• You have a keen eye to develop, review and provide advice to managers on performance appraisal plans.
• You are motivated to provide key consultative performance management advice and services to managers, supervisors and employees involving the full spectrum of Human Resources policies, programs, processes and procedures.
• You are eager to develop, review and research policies, directives, and Federal regulations.
• You use tact, diplomacy and patience when communicating with external and internal customers.

Conditions of employment

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• You must be suitable for Federal Employment.
• You must meet time-in-grade/band requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at OPM Qualifications Standards for Administrative and Management Positions.

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-09. Specialized experience for this GS-11 position includes:

• Experience providing advisory support to supervisors and managers on case development, documentation, and appropriate application of performance management policy and procedures; and
• Experience analyzing complex performance issues and preparing proposal and decision letters for formal performance actions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and precedents.

For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-11. Specialized experience for this GS-12 position includes:

• Experience conducting administrative research and independent analysis on complex and sensitive performance issues, reviewing relevant records and applicable precedents to support management recommendations and decision-making; and
• Experience providing authoritative advisory services to supervisors and managers on complex and sensitive performance cases, including case development, documentation sufficiency, and the interpretation and application of performance management policies, procedures, and precedents; and
• Experience identifying unprecedented, complex and sensitive issues; and developing proposal and decision letters on formal performance actions.

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.