Role context: The Human Resources Specialist administers and implements HR programs at a Bureau of Prisons federal facility, with a focus on staffing, recruitment, employee relations, and advisory services.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is USD 57,486 to 82,758 per year.

Responsibilities

Position is located in the Human Resources Office of a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility.
Assist in administering and implementing facility HR programs.
Support staffing functions by developing recruitment sources and methods, participating in recruitment activities, advising prospective applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews, requesting certificates of eligible candidates, and preparing requests for security clearances.
Assist in administering employee relations matters, including 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.
Provide guidance to timekeepers, employees, managers, and supervisors on leave regulations.
Maintain security of the institution as required; correctional staff responsibilities take precedence and are performed regularly.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov
CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria for selection priority (must meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria).
Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies.
Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: a copy of the agency notice (separation notice or agency RIF letter), most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
Note: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
Education: Bachelor's degree or graduate-level education.

This job is open to

The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the Agency

This is a delegated examining announcement open to all U.S. Citizens. Duty Location: FCI Cumberland, MD

Additional Information

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution. If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.
Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age. Please refer to the Required Documents Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate veteran eligibility.
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
- All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and a credit check.
- All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
- Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques, a three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
- Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

How to Apply

You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.
Limit your resume to 2 pages. If the only resume(s) received is longer than two pages, your application is ineligible for further consideration.
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section.
Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the 'How to Apply' instructions.
Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

Required Documents

Veterans' Preference Documentation:
- DD-214: Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 showing discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge).
- SF-15: If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 and all required documentation identified on the SF-15. A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain the Veteran’s Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation.
- If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with service dates, character of service, and qualifying medals.
Resume (limited to 2 pages) including name, contact information, and relevant experience.
College transcript (School name, Student name, Degree, Date Awarded). Official transcripts required prior to first day if selected.
SF-50: for proof of prior law enforcement officer coverage, if applicable.
Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility, if applicable.

Competencies and knowledge, skills and abilities

GL-05 and GL-07:
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to interpret and apply policy.
- Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
- Ability to plan and organize work.

How you will be evaluated

You will be assessed against the listed qualifications and ranked under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Based on your responses to the assessment questions, you will be categorized as Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Applications are reviewed from the top category, and your resume and supporting documentation determine qualification. Veterans preference, when applicable, provides priority within each category. Eligible veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more may be placed in the highest quality category in accordance with policy.

Human Resources Specialist

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