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17d ago

Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Specialist)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Waymart, PA

Waymart, PA

17d ago

$67k - $97k/yr Full time Federal Agencies Hiring Hr Generalist

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Job Description

This federal human resources role at the Federal Bureau of Prisons is an onsite opportunity at a federal correctional facility in Waymart, PA. The position offers a competitive annual salary range of USD 67,394 to 96,989 and a path to contribute to HR programs across staffing, employee relations, and leave administration. You will help develop recruitment sources, advise prospective applicants, schedule and conduct interviews, request eligibility certificates, and prepare security clearance requests, while also administering the incentive awards, performance evaluation, and leave programs. Maintaining a secure facility and supporting stable, cooperative relations between management and staff are central to this role and take priority alongside HR duties.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering and implementing human resource programs at the facility.
Develop recruitment sources and methods, participate in recruitment activities, advise prospective applicants, schedule and conduct interviews, request certificates of eligible candidates, and prepare requests for security clearances.
Administer the incentive awards program, the performance evaluation program, and the leave administration program.
Assist in administering the employee-management relations program to foster stable and cooperative relations between management and line staff.
Provide advisory services to a wide range of employees and offer guidance to timekeepers, employees, managers, and supervisors on leave regulations.
Maintain the security of the institution; correctional responsibilities are a priority and performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Qualifications

GL-07: One year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; ability to prioritize tasks to avoid oversights; knowledge of federal personnel principles, policies, and procedures; experience responding to formal and informal HR inquiries; proficiency in maintaining logs, reports, and tracking systems.
GL-09: Master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B or J.D., if related; one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; experience advising candidates on hiring practices and federal background security requirements.
GL-09: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of federal personnel programs such as staffing, performance management, classification, benefits, and incentives; ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently to prevent a backlog.
Combination of education and experience as appropriate to perform the major duties.

Eligibility and Conditions

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Selectibe Service registration requirements apply; see the agency guidance.
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria and required documentation as described; applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP must complete the assessment questions.
The U.S. government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other non-merit factors.
Special conditions of employment include satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; NCIC and credit checks are required; firearm qualification may be required for some applicants; and completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques training in Glynco, Georgia is required.

How to Apply

Submit your application online at www.USAJOBS.gov and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents.
Limit your resume to 2 pages; a resume alone is not a complete application and additional forms or documents may be required.
If claiming Veterans Preference, apply online and upload the appropriate documentation to support the preference.
All required documents must be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by the deadline; include the vacancy announcement number on your materials.
For applicants who cannot apply online, contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit for alternative arrangements.

Agency Contact Information

Consolidated Staffing Unit, DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Phone: 972-352-4200
Email: BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov

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