Human Resources Specialist

This vacancy is for a GS-201-12/13, Human Resources Specialist located in Assistant Commandant for Human Resources, Civilian Human Resources, Diversity, and Leadership Directorate, Office of Civilian Human Resources Operations, Baltimore, MD.

You will serve as a/an Human Resources Specialist and be responsible for providing a full range of recruitment and placement services for major organizational elements.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Coordinates and implements an internal recruitment program designed to meet the staffing needs of the organization and one that is responsive to dynamic changes in mission and business practices brought on by complicating factors such as downsizing, technological advances, and competition in the labor market.

Conducts job analysis, prepares announcements and develops certificates; administers and implements, through utilization of automated systems, such as Web-based applications, a program to provide internal placement support requiring special recruitment and placement activities. Advises top management and subordinate management levels on recruitment, examination, and selection processes. Researches the best practices regarding recruitment methods and policies in both the Federal and private sectors, assessing the applicability to the organization's short and long-term strategic goals.

Makes use of multiple recruiting strategies including special appointment authorities, such as those for the handicapped/disabled, displaced employees, certain veterans, overseas returnees, and direct hires to complete placements for the organization. Provides managers, employees, and job applicants with information and interpretations of the agency's recruitment and placement procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines, when the issues addressed require substantial interpretation, there is potential for controversy, the issue involves more than one area of Human Resources policy, or the situation involves the utilization of an automated staffing system.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Conducting or overseeing job analyses and developing recruitment/assessment strategies. Establishing rating and ranking criteria and drafting technically sound vacancy announcements Managing complex, high-visibility, or hard-to-fill recruitment and placement actions. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Conducting or overseeing job analyses and developing recruitment/assessment strategies. Establishing rating and ranking criteria and drafting technically sound vacancy announcements Managing complex, high-visibility, or hard-to-fill recruitment and placement actions.

Researching OPM regulations, laws, and agency policy precedents to solve controversial staffing problems. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

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.