Human Resources Specialist at Department Of Transportation
Washington, DC 20001
About the Job
DutiesThe Human Resources Specialist (Human Capital Program Manager):Advises senior staff members and key operating officials on strategic planning, workforce development, policy, and succession planning
Leads efforts to conduct analysis of the skills needs and employment data (e.g., attrition, age, education, potential labor pool, etc.) of the workforce to identify skills gaps.Develops and updates DOT’s Human Capital Operating Plan (HCOP) annually, which describes how the agency will execute the human capital elements aligned and integrated within the Agency Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan (APP).Leads the HC Planning Committee with representatives from all Operating Administrations
Engages the Committee on human capital efforts, the HCOP, surveys and other data that supports human capital management
Represents DOT at Departmental meetings, to other agencies and external groups in workforce planning and/or competency assessments.May serve as the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) on contracts supporting Departmental Office of Human Resources Management, Human Capital Planning and Solutions program activities and projects.Works in collaboration with senior leadership and departmental colleagues to develop an integrated strategic approach to meet workforce needs and to guide and evaluate implementation efforts
Develops marketing tools and techniques to increase awareness of the value of workforce planning.Works in collaboration with leadership and colleagues to develop, improve on and implement workforce planning and succession planning strategies
Lead efforts to analyze human talent and competencies in DOT’s workforce, assess capabilities and resource gaps, and develop plans and recruiting strategies to meet future workforce challenges and requirements.The ideal candidate for this position is recognized as authoritative source internally and by other agencies on the concepts, principles, and practices of Human Capital Program Management
The HR Specialist has demonstrated experience developing written work products to include workforce plans, human capital operating plans, and responses to Congressional, OMB and/or OPM inquiries.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.You must meet specialized experience to qualify.Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F
QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:Experience evaluating human capital management programs and operations using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to develop goals and objectives to support departmental workforce and program performance.Experience developing strategic workforce plans at the agency level, and providing guidance to subagencies or offices on technical areas (e.g
Cyberworkforce, Information Technology, Permitting) workforce plans.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs
Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems
Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.Workforce Planning - Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to determining workload projections and current and future competency gaps to align human capital with organizational goals.Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations
Listens effectively; clarifies information as neededFor all types of consideration, 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.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at,
To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of TransportationThis announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate
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A career with the U.S
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE
If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination
Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. To compete with other competitive status government employees: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions
The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position must indicate interest in the assessment
Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.All applicants: Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position
The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package
If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official
Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers
The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Leads efforts to conduct analysis of the skills needs and employment data (e.g., attrition, age, education, potential labor pool, etc.) of the workforce to identify skills gaps.Develops and updates DOT’s Human Capital Operating Plan (HCOP) annually, which describes how the agency will execute the human capital elements aligned and integrated within the Agency Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan (APP).Leads the HC Planning Committee with representatives from all Operating Administrations
Engages the Committee on human capital efforts, the HCOP, surveys and other data that supports human capital management
Represents DOT at Departmental meetings, to other agencies and external groups in workforce planning and/or competency assessments.May serve as the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) on contracts supporting Departmental Office of Human Resources Management, Human Capital Planning and Solutions program activities and projects.Works in collaboration with senior leadership and departmental colleagues to develop an integrated strategic approach to meet workforce needs and to guide and evaluate implementation efforts
Develops marketing tools and techniques to increase awareness of the value of workforce planning.Works in collaboration with leadership and colleagues to develop, improve on and implement workforce planning and succession planning strategies
Lead efforts to analyze human talent and competencies in DOT’s workforce, assess capabilities and resource gaps, and develop plans and recruiting strategies to meet future workforce challenges and requirements.The ideal candidate for this position is recognized as authoritative source internally and by other agencies on the concepts, principles, and practices of Human Capital Program Management
The HR Specialist has demonstrated experience developing written work products to include workforce plans, human capital operating plans, and responses to Congressional, OMB and/or OPM inquiries.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.You must meet specialized experience to qualify.Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F
QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:Experience evaluating human capital management programs and operations using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to develop goals and objectives to support departmental workforce and program performance.Experience developing strategic workforce plans at the agency level, and providing guidance to subagencies or offices on technical areas (e.g
Cyberworkforce, Information Technology, Permitting) workforce plans.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs
Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems
Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.Workforce Planning - Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to determining workload projections and current and future competency gaps to align human capital with organizational goals.Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations
Listens effectively; clarifies information as neededFor all types of consideration, 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.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4All
applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.EducationAdditional informationThe Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.SCode § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at,
FairChanceAct@dot.gov
To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of TransportationThis announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate
Help
A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE
If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination
Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. To compete with other competitive status government employees: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions
The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position must indicate interest in the assessment
Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.All applicants: Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position
The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package
If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official
Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers
The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.You may preview questions for this vacancy.
