Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Department of Justice; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice seeks a Human Resources specialist at the GS-9/GS-11 level to advise managers, interpret regulations, and support recruitment and pay/benefits. The role emphasizes HR policy interpretation, staff training, and performance management guidance.

The position supports HR operations across federal functions and may involve eligibility considerations under ICTAP/CTAP. Education and experience combinations are acceptable per federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent in HR advisory roles.
• Education in a related field can complement experience to meet the requirements.
• Graduate education can be used with experience to meet total qualifications.

Skills

HR advisory

Regulatory interpretation

Pay & benefits knowledge

Recruitment strategies

Employee relations

Education

Master's degree or graduate degree

2 years grad education in related field

LL.B. or J.D. if related

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (GS-11)

3 grad years (GS-11)

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MSN-13056366-MS.

GS-9

To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Advising managers on Human Resources matters;
• Resolving moderately complex, recurring Human Resources issues; and
• Interpreting regulatory material to present findings, training, or recommendations related to at least one of the following areas: position classification, recruitment and staffing, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, or pay and compensation.

Education

One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Combining Education and Experience

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.

GS-11

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Providing comprehensive management advisory and technical services on Human Resources laws and regulations;
• Advising management on recruitment methods and strategies;
• Applying problem solving methods and techniques on a variety of Human Resources issues; and
• Interpreting regulatory material to present findings, training, or recommendations related to at least one of the following areas: position classification, staffing and recruitment, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, or pay and compensation.

Education

One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Combining Education and Experience

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.