Human Resources Specialist

at  Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission), a leading utility regulatory agency, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist. The Commission seeks a professional who will be responsible for performing complex, highly confidential, sensitive, and diversified human resources management (HRM) and administrative activities requiring discretion and a high degree of responsibility.
As an organization dedicated to professional development and learning, the Commission encourages staff to participate in regulatory and industry association activities, as well as educational and professional training. Tuition reimbursement may also be available.
The Commission is currently deploying a hybrid telework schedule, which includes three days per week of teleworking and two days each week in our 13th and G Street offices. We also offer flex time schedules. The Commission offers a competitive salary range, a generous travel stipend for public transportation, and an attractive benefits package. The Commission’s benefits package encompasses a flexible menu of comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options, as well as a strong set of portable retirement benefits and savings options. The Commission also offers attractive vacation and sick leave time, as well as paid holidays, consistent with District government provisions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

To be creditable, the incumbent must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (grade 9) in the District of Columbia Government service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the mission, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and programs of the Public Service Commission. Knowledge of and skill in applying HR recruitment, staffing and placement principles, concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficiently to provide HR management advisory and technical services on organizational functions and work practices. Knowledge of and understanding of the principles and methods of job analysis. Thorough understanding of the relationship of other specialized fields of HRM, such as position management, succession planning, and workforce development. Knowledge of and the ability to understand and apply District, federal and other applicable personnel laws, rules, and regulation in order to complete work assignments related to competitive and non-competitive HR actions in an accurate manner. Knowledge of analytical, research and evaluative methods, interviewing techniques and methods, and skill to plan, and organize the work, to deal with issues and problems, to identify and isolate controlling issues for situations, and to understand the nature of the problems. Ability to make logical and objective determinations of pertinent facts. Demonstrated computer skills using various Microsoft software packages (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), HRIS software, and payroll modules in PeopleSoft.

LICENSURES, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The ideal candidate will work in close collaboration with the Chief HR Officer and Sr. HR Specialist, providing a full range of technical assistance, guidance, and advisory services to managerial, supervisory and nonsupervisory staff. This collaborative approach is key to the successful management of human resource activities for the Commission.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a full range of technical assistance, guidance, and advisory services. An essential function of this position is providing various reporting tools utilizing Microsoft software packages (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), HRIS software, and payroll modules in PeopleSoft. Responsible for both confidential and non-confidential personnel, payroll, time and attendance, staffing, training, organizational charts, and e-files of the office. Assures that information is updated continuously and is current, complete, and correct. Prepares special reports for submission upon request. The work involves the development and submission of HR requests related to recruitment, staffing, position classification, training, records management, performance evaluations, time reporting, leave administration, and other human resources matters as assigned.As part of your regular duties, you will conduct in-house orientations and benefits administration, time and data entry, prepare vacancy announcements, and liaise with the DC Department of Human Resources. You will have knowledge of effective research methods and statistical reporting.