Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)

DutiesSummary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of the Chief Human Capital Services (OCHCO), Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS), Pay, Benefits and Retirement Division (PBRD).



Responsibilities
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12 . The position opens as a GS-11, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
Determine the degree of regulatory compliance, and procedural accuracy of compensation program requirements;Make changes in compensation program plans, activities, training and practices to ensure that compliance is maintained;Review draft regulations, OPM directives, relevant decisions and rulings, or other guidance for impact on the serviced organization;Determine the degree of impact on existing compensation programs, plans, practices, and procedures, and provide advice and alternatives to managers and supervisors in serviced organizations.
Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

12

• Job family (Series)

  0201 Human Resources Management

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• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
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  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

  The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

  This position is located in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of the Chief Human Capital Services (OCHCO), Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS), Pay, Benefits and Retirement Division (PBRD). OHCS is responsible for managing and administering the Department's Human Capital programs.

  The official duty station for this position will be in Washington, DC. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.

  QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  
  For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience researching and applying human resources (HR) laws, regulations, rules, policies or procedures to assist in providing advisory services in the areas of payroll, personnel actions, leave, unemployment compensation, time and attendance.
  Examples of such experience could include:
  
  • Researching and resolving pay and/or leave errors or discrepancies; OR
  • Retrieving payroll and/or leave data for reports, OR
  • Providing advice and guidance on operations, maintenance and manipulation of payroll, leave and personnel data in an automated human resources information system (i.e. NFC, HR Connect, WEBTA).
  
  OR
  
  EDUCATION- You may substitute specialized experience for qualifying education:
  A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
  OR
  3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
  OR
  LL.M., if related
  OR
  You may qualify by a combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first 2 years may be combined with experience.
  
  Time-in-Grade:
  In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
  For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks.
  
  Time After Competitive Appointment:
  Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  Additional information
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Recruitment incentive may be offered.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
  • HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Public Trust – Background Investigation will be required.

  HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.

  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a “not qualified” determination.
  
  Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical, Analytical, Communication. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
  
  Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
  
  If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)),you must receive a rating of at least 84 out of 100 to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

  
  
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  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  No

• Required Documents

  Required Documents
  A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
  
  All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.
  
  CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES - Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
  - Submit a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive service as Tenure 1 or 2 (Block 24), Position Occupied as 1 - Competitive Service (Block 34), current Grade (Block 18) and Salary (Block 20). Typically Award SF-50s do not provide the required information. If the full performance level of your position is different from the grade indicated in Block 18, please provide proof of the full performance level.
  
  • If your highest permanent grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing that grade.
  • If you are currently on a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 indicating that type of appointment. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.
  
  Performance Appraisal (ALL APPLICANTS):
  Submit a copy of all pages of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within the last 12 months, that includes the final rating. In cases where the performance appraisal is more than 12 months old, incomplete or unavailable, you must attach a written explanation of the reasons.
  
  If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
  
  CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP/ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
  
  EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
  
  A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
  
  If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Land & base management

  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses
• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or VRA eligibles or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.