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Summary
Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared Service Center! As an HR Specialist (R&P), GS-0201-13, in the Federal Talent Management Center, you will serve as a senior staffing and examining advisor, manage reimbursable HR projects, advise agencies on recruitment strategies, delegated examining, USA Staffing and USA Hire, and deliver training, quality assurance, and customer-focused staffing solutions.
Duties
Advises Federal agency leaders, managers, and HR staff on recruitment and placement, delegated examining, merit promotion, hiring authorities, veterans’ preference, assessments, and selection procedures.Performs examining functions, including job analysis, competency identification, assessment development, vacancy announcement preparation, qualifications review, applicant rating and ranking, certificate issuance, and case audits.Manages reimbursable HR projects involving staffing, strategic workforce planning, organization design, classification, performance management, technical HR training, USA Staffing, and USA Hire.Develops project plans, assigns work, monitors timelines, costs, and deliverables, coordinates agreements and funding documents, and ensures products meet customer commitments and quality standards.Leads quality assurance reviews and audits to ensure staffing actions comply with delegated examining procedures, Merit System Principles, Federal personnel laws, regulations, and OPM policy.Designs, customizes, and delivers training, workshops, and coaching on delegated examining, veterans’ preference, assessments, USA Staffing, recruitment procedures, and related Federal HR topics.Analyzes HR data, metrics, and customer needs to resolve complex staffing issues, improve services, support hiring initiatives, and advise agencies on attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Requiremennts
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
Qualifications
For the GS13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent, performing all of the following: Providing expert advisory or consultative services to managers, senior leaders, or HR staff on Federal recruitment and placement, delegated examining, merit promotion, hiring authorities, veterans’ preference, qualifications, candidate assessment, or selection procedures; AND Performing complex staffing or examining functions, such as conducting job analyses, identifying competencies, developing assessment tools, preparing vacancy announcements, reviewing applications for eligibility and qualifications, rating and ranking applicants, issuing certificates of eligibles, or auditing recruitment actions; AND Using automated talent acquisition systems, such as USA Staffing, USA Hire, or similar systems, to support recruitment, assessment, applicant review, certificate issuance, onboarding, reporting, or process improvement; AND Leading or managing HR projects or initiatives by developing project plans, coordinating team assignments, monitoring timelines, costs, deliverables, or quality standards, and communicating project status to internal or external customers; AND Developing or delivering technical HR guidance, training, coaching, quality assurance reviews, or process improvements to ensure compliance with Federal personnel laws, regulations, policies, delegated examining procedures, or Merit System Principles. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation’s toughest challenges. The Federal Talent Management Center (FTMC) advances federal workforce excellence by delivering end-to-end talent solutions that uphold merit principles and align with Administration priorities. Rooted in a commitment to accountability and mission readiness, FTMC supports agencies through every stage of the talent lifecycle – from attracting and onboarding top candidates to developing, evaluating, and retaining a high – performing workforce. Its integrated programs – Assessment and Evaluation; Strategic Consulting; Classification, Strategy, and Operations; Staff Acquisition; Training and Development; and Employee Services and Records Management – provide agencies with the tools, expertise, and strategic guidance needed to build capable, resilient organizations that serve the American public effectively.
