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Summary This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12/13, Human Resources Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER WEST in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. This position is open to status candidates in the local commuting area of Alameda, CA. Responsibilities You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist and be responsible for providing a full range of staffing, position classification, and technical support to customers, field representatives, employees, management officials or the public when needed. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performs internal placement actions for serviced organizations by conducting special placement activities and providing advisory assistance to ensure proper employee placement and compliance with internal staffing requirements. Reviews draft regulations and personnel standards affecting serviced organizations to assess operational and workforce impact and provide informed input that supports effective implementation. Performs external recruitment and placement activities for organizations with complex or rapidly changing missions to fill positions requiring specialized recruitment strategies by applying staffing policies to resolve complex recruitment challenges. Classifies positions within the Federal Wage System (FWS) and General Schedule (GS) by analyzing job duties and preparing classification documentation to ensure positions are accurately graded in accordance with OPM standards. Provides authoritative guidance and interpretation of personnel policies, procedures, and guidelines to managers and employees to resolve complex or potentially controversial issues involving multiple areas of personnel policy. Develops and provides human resources recommendations to leadership to address immediate operational needs while supporting long-term workforce planning objectives. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a public trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Perform internal placement and merit promotion activities for managers and employees to fill positions in frequently changing organizations by interpreting merit promotion policies, advising on eligibility and procedures, and resolving difficult placement issues. Perform external recruitment and placement actions for mission-critical positions to meet organizational staffing needs by applying staffing laws, regulations, and program requirements to ensure compliance and timely hiring outcomes. Classify General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions for a multi-mission organization to establish accurate pay and position alignment by analyzing duties, applying classification standards, and preparing position descriptions and evaluation documentation. Provide HR advisory services to managers and employees on classification and staffing issues to support informed decision-making by interpreting policies, resolving conflicting guidance, and recommending solutions that address immediate and long-term workforce needs. Analyze HR problems involving conflicting or incomplete information affecting staffing and classification to improve service delivery and program effectiveness by evaluating data, applying HR laws and regulations, and recommending practical, legally supportable solutions. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Performs senior-level human resources program work by providing guidance to HR staff and management on staffing and classification programs ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, consistent application of policy, and effective execution of delegated HR authorities. Provides expert position classification services by analyzing complex and controversial positions across multiple pay systems and occupational series to determine appropriate title, series, and grade in accordance with OPM classification standards and agency policy. Advises senior leaders on external recruitment, examination, and selection strategies by evaluating best practices to develop recruitment approaches that support short- and long-term organizational staffing goals. Forecasts workforce requirements and implements internal placement strategies by coordinating with management on workforce changes, skill gaps, and position allocations to maintain staffing levels aligned with mission needs. Provides senior-level advisory services by interpreting and applying complex HR policies across classification, recruitment, and placement functions to resolve precedent-setting or controversial issues and recommend solutions that support both immediate and long-term organizational objectives. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to ramonda.p.anderson@uscg.mil. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). If you are unable apply online, please contact ramonda.p.anderson@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.