Student Veterans of America Jobs

Summary We are seeking individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on an under-served community. Are you capable of performing content analysis, collaborating with hiring managers, conducting regulatory research, and drafting succinct evaluations? If you have a desire to assist others, we welcome you to become a part of our team and contribute to something truly remarkable! Responsibilities As a GS-5/7 HR Specialist (Classification), you will: Receive both formal and informal training to start classifying position descriptions. Provide classification services for positions characterized as hard to fill or one of kind, that consist of medical, professional, administrative, managerial, technical and wage grade fields of work. Provide technical assistance with the development and preparation of job descriptions. Exercise delegated classification authority to develop and evaluate position descriptions. Advise management on operating classification matters pertaining to new or revised organizational structures (reorganization, functional changes), classification change, position/employee impact and related actions to assure regulatory compliance prior to implementation. Serve as a consultant to management on all wage and classification matters. Conduct desk audits, write reports of findings, and prepare evaluations as required for internal activity use and processes individual actions. Explain classification criteria and interpret advisory opinions on the classification of positions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period. ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period. U.S. Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-5: Your resume must demonstrate at least three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level, that demonstrated my ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Plan and organize work. Research regulatory websites for information. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Or, successfully completed a 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree. GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Prepare position descriptions, evaluation statements and other supporting documentation. Provide advisory services to managers on classification, position management, pay setting. Or, successfully completed one (1) year of graduate level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Or, meet the superior academic achievement provision by having successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position with one of the following: (1) graduated with at least an overall GPA of 2.95, (2) graduated with at least a 3.45 GPA in the major or during the last two years of college; (3) graduated in the top third of the class; or (4) have been a member of a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet minimum qualifications, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required. This position has promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.