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Major duties

Serves as senior specialist providing advice and counsel to managers and employees on the processes and procedures for both- (continued)- CONUS and OCONUS entitlements such as living quarters allowance (LQA), post differential, post allowance, separate maintenance allowance, as well as other less frequently authorized allowances. Provides consultation to associates regarding the coordination of tour of duty and round trip renewal agreements in connection with home leave travel. Troubleshoots the most complex and controversial overseas servicing issues, including evacuation procedures and entitlements for employees and dependents required to leave an overseas area. Provides management with the widest range of hiring flexibility and providing comprehensive staffing and placement services - (continued)- utilizing innovative methods in locating qualified applicants to complete position fill actions for a variety of positions. Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult and complex problems associated with comprehensive recruitment and placement services. Facilitates placement programs to include priority placement program (PPP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL) program, and the interagency career transition assistance plan (ICTAP). Applies laws, regulations, policies, and practices to provide advice and guidance to officials, supervisors, and employees - (continued)- on a wide variety of pay actions and application of single agency compensation authorities where applicable. Processes all Request for Personnel Action (RPAs), coordinating actions with HRO personnel and management to resolve issues as they arise. Prepares job opportunity announcements and delegated examining announcements, conducts complex job analysis and develops crediting plans, - (continued)- prepares promotion and placement products, and issues promotion and referral certificates.

Qualification

To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Conducting and reviewing job analyses, provide training on preparation of Job Opportunity Announcements, and determining applicants' qualifications using OPM Qualification Standards, for Federal civilian positions; Completing and reviewing a full range of personnel actions relating to Federal civilian staffing and overseas allowances to include making pay determinations; Providing advice and guidance to management and employees on Federal civilian overseas entitlements and allowances. Resolving problems and issues associated with Federal civilian overseas entitlements and allowances; Review Federal civilian overseas entitlement claims, and ensure management/employees meet legal and regulatory requirements, while providing detailed instructions to management officials on processes and procedures involved. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Staffing and Recruiting Compensation Management Customer Service Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.