Supervisory Human Resource Specialist (Direct Hire)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 540 000 - 1 883 000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist to oversee recruitment and hiring for mission-critical positions. This role involves advising management and developing strategic HR plans. Candidates should have specialized experience in federal HR laws and be comfortable in a high-volume hiring environment. Applicants must possess U.S. citizenship and be able to navigate complex HR issues effectively. The position requires completion of a supervisory probationary period if not already done, and it offers significant responsibility in workforce management.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in federal HR laws and guidelines.
• Experience in a high-volume hiring environment required.
• Ability to coordinate candidate assessments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment and hiring for essential positions.
• Advise management on talent management strategies.
• Develop HC strategic plans and performance metrics.

Skills

Recruitment and staffing

High-volume hiring environment

Clear communication

Problem resolution

Job description

Summary

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Duties

This vacancy will be filled through DHS/TSA's Direct Hire Authority pursuant to TSA MD 1100.30-26. Under the Direct Hire Authority, category grouping and Veterans' Preference does not apply.

Duties This Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position is located within Human Capital (HC) Talent Management (TM), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides Recruitment and Hiring for high volumes of mission essential positions at HQs and the Field (e.g., Transportation Security Officers, Federal Air Marshals, and Management Administrative and Professional positions); serves as a subject matter expert in recruitment, staffing and placement of employees; performing job analysis; workforce planning, analysis; and advising management in identifying, attracting, and retaining a high-quality workforce.
• Applies human resources management theories, principles, methods, and practices in providing HR services and resolving challenging Recruitment and Hiring matters.
• Provides expert advice and recommendations to customers; as well as identifies trends, patterns, and problem areas and develops alternative courses of action necessary to meet Talent Management program objectives or customer needs.
• Provides policy guidance in the development of HC strategic plans, performance goals and metrics.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
• You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
• Selective Service registration is required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• You must complete a 1-year supervisory probationary period if not already completed.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-J Band or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes researching, interpreting, applying, and advising others on Federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines for the following HR functional areas:

• Recruitment and staffing; operating in a high-volume hiring environment; coordinating candidate assessment activities; supporting onboarding procedures; resolving complex candidate issues; AND
• Briefing management and communicating complex human resources issues in a clear, concise, and logical manner to a variety of audiences at various levels of the organization; AND
• Experience conducting special projects or comprehensive reviews/studies to evaluate and resolve Recruitment and Hiring operational issues.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.