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Offices, Boards and Divisions Human Resources Specialist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary The Human Resources Specialist position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Office of Human Capital, Executive Resources staff. The ER staff manages & provides Department-wide HR policy oversight of the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Schedule C, & Presidential appointments in the areas of ER policy, SES/SL allocations, position management/classification, staffing/recruitment, performance management/compensation, & executive development. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0201-14, Human Resources Specialist, generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, obtain approval, and implement Executive Resources policies Department-wide. Specifically, interpret the provisions of HR policies, regulations, and guidelines to highlight substantive issues, and their relevance, and to advise top level management Serve as a Senior Technical Advisor for assisting the Assistant Director in formulating and recommending policies and procedures that govern Department-wide Executive Resources policies to effectively meet current and long-range goals Plan, organize, and conduct analyses of major programs and systems to evaluate the impact of new and current DOJ human resources policies Evaluate OPM and DOJ executive resources policies and programs to determine their impacts on the SES/SL cadre as well as coordinates with OPM and stays abreast of new legislation, regulation, and other Federal government initiatives Manage executive resources functional areas including: SES/SL allocations, classification oversight of DOJ's SES/SL and Schedule C positions, onboarding of political hires, providing SES/SL recruitment and staffing services to DOJ's Offices, Boards, and Divisions (OBDs) and Bureaus, and coordinating SES/SL performance management for appraisal certification and the Performance Review Board process Extract, analyze, and prepare HR data call reports to OPM Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist, at GS-0201-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. GS14 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Providing advisory services to senior executives and/or agency leadership on Human Resources Executive Resources programs, including performance management, position management, classification, staffing, and/or executive pay; 2) Managing or supporting Senior Executive Service and/or senior-level leadership on Human Resources processes, including performance management systems (e.g., performance plans, appraisal documentation, PRB coordination), position allocation, position management activities, and/or executive staffing actions; AND 3) Interpreting and/or applying laws, regulations, and/or guidance governing Executive Resources programs, including Senior Executive Service performance management, executive pay, and/or position management/classification. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 04/27/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 04/27/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the point of contact listed below. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.