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USAJOBS · 8 hours ago

Human Resources Specialist (Performance Management)

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $158K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Human Resources Specialist in Performance Management. The role involves managing performance appraisal programs, providing guidance on HR policies, and administering incentive and honorary awards programs for federal employees.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior advisor and policy expert for management on key HR programs, including Performance Management, Incentive/Honorary Awards, and the Drug-Free Workplace Program

Manages the full lifecycle of the performance appraisal program by advising on evaluation techniques, developing workflows, and ensuring the timely completion of performance plans, mid-year reviews, and annual ratings

Administers the WHS Incentive and Honorary Awards Program, providing expert guidance on award nominations for federal employees, private citizens, and foreign nationals, and coordinating with other agencies like the Department of State

Organizes and executes the annual DoD Distinguished Civilian Service Award ceremony, handling all logistics from the nomination and selection process to event planning, guest arrangements, and budget management

Administers the Suggestion Program for both civilian and military personnel, providing guidance and assistance to ensure suggestions are evaluated by the correct office

Qualification

Human Resources PrinciplesPerformance ManagementIncentive Awards ProgramsPolicy DevelopmentGraduate DegreeTechnical AdviceCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Required to participate in the direct deposit program

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program

The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime

This position may require up to 15% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-09 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in the Federal Service

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to perform developmental tasks in human resources that demonstrate knowledge of HR principles

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in the Federal Service

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to apply established HR principles to assist with the administration of performance management and incentive awards programs

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in the Federal Service

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to provide technical advice and assistance to management and employees on various HR programs

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to provide senior-level advisory services and policy guidance to management on a full range of complex Human Resources (HR) programs

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs

You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume

You MUST provide a copy of official or unofficial transcripts or degrees in your application package

If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society

One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study

If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume

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.