Description:
This announcement has been amended to extend the open period from 04/11/2024 to 04/25/2024.
This position is in Region 2, Mission Support Division, Human Resources Branch. About Region 2: EPA Region 2 | US EPA
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Requirements:
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following:
- 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as implementing human resources policies and procedures in one or more of the following areas: recruitment/staffing, classification/position management, training, employee/labor relations, and/or performance management; and researching human resources issues and briefing management and/or customers on findings
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
- equivalent combination of education and experience
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as applying a full range of human resources principles to a wide range of human resources programs to include two of the following: recruitment/staffing, classification/position management, training, employee/labor relations and/or performance management; and researching and analyzing human resources to advise management and customers on complex human resources policies and processes.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of Human Resources regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to interpret Human Resources laws, regulations, policies, and issues.
- Ability to foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Human Resources systems and technology.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data related to the resolution of operating issues and problems.
- Ability to advise managers and respond to grievances.
- Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide recommendations.
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.
*If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.