Human Resources Specialist

at  US Veterans Health Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one (1) year experience required. Experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to multitask and work effectively to meet deadlines in a continually fast-paced environment.
• Periodic business travel is required.
• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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DUTIES

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Responsible for the internal and external recruitment and subsequent placement of Central Office and VCS Title 38 canteen management and hourly rate positions.
• Evaluates applications and resumes using VHA and VCS qualification standards, verifying eligibility, and rating and ranking applicants.
• Drafting and preparing announcements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement issues.
• Ensures qualifications, and rating and ranking of applicants for employment or promotion, are correctly completed.
• Initiate notifications relative to qualification determinations, selections/non-selections, rapid background checks, national background investigations, reference checks, requests for additional data, etc.
• Setting pay for Title 5 and Title 38 employees, using multiple pay scales and various information.

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.

• Most recent SF-50
• Performance Appraisal
• Separation Notice (RIF

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.

• Most recent SF-50
• Performance Appraisal
• Separation Notice (RIF