HR Specialist (Performance Management)

Quick Facts

• Developmental Human Resources Specialist position (GS-0201-09) on a Title 32 dual-status technician track with potential progression to full performance (GS-0201-11).

Description

Serve as a developmental Human Resources Specialist applying HR programs and activities and building the analytical skills needed to resolve procedural and factual HR issues. Perform recurring HR assignments that increase in difficulty, plus special projects that require research, evaluation of impacts, and preparation of reports and briefings. Draft correspondence and other personnel documentation using office software and automated systems to process personnel actions.

Responsibilities

• Complete developmental assignments using well-precedented HR tasks and training to build analytical problem-solving skills.
• Perform recurring HR work independently, interpret and adapt guidelines to resolve procedural or factual issues, and recommend solutions when not covered by instructions.
• Conduct research and special projects; evaluate data impacting program operations; develop reports, briefings, and supporting documentation.
• Draft correspondence, newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, and other related documents.
• Use word processing, spreadsheets, and other software to support work.
• Use automated systems to process personnel actions in line with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local checklists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard membership required; must hold military assignment in WV’s National Guard prior to effective placement.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, including a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• Federal employment suitability determined by background investigation.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must register under the Military Selective Service Act.
• May be required to complete a 2-year probationary period.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• May require irregular/overtime hours and travel for temporary duty.
• If driving is required, must have a valid driver’s license.
• Military rank/grade eligibility required (minimum E3 or WO1; maximum E9 or CW3) and must be included on the resume.
• If qualifying via education, provide transcripts/proof of degree with the application package.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent).