HR Specialist (Policy Planning & Implementation)

This is a Detail Not to Exceed One Year, however, the detail may be made permanent without additional competition. This position is located within the Human Resources Service Center (HRSC), Policy Planning and Implementation (PPI). HRSC provides human resources support to VA Central Office (VACO) staff offices. The incumbent serves as an HR Specialist responsible for researching, developing, reviewing, interpreting, coordinating, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and guidance.

The incumbent serves as a technical advisor and subject matter expert on complex human resources policy matters, analyzing applicable laws, regulations, VA policies, directives, and other governing requirements to assess their impact on HRSC operations and serviced organizations. The position requires independent judgment in evaluating policy issues, developing recommendations, coordinating stakeholder input, and translating regulatory and policy requirements into clear, consistent, and actionable guidance for human resources professionals, managers, supervisors, and other stakeholders. The incumbent participates in policy development and revision initiatives, compliance reviews, process improvement efforts, and special projects involving multiple human resources functions and organizational stakeholders; develops implementation strategies, standard operating procedures, job aids, and other resources to promote consistent application of human resources requirements across HRSC; and coordinates complex or potentially precedent-setting issues with HRSC leadership, appropriate OCHCO policy offices, legal counsel, employee and labor relations representatives, and other stakeholders as necessary. Research, draft, review, and revise internal HRSC policies, procedures, and related guidance to ensure alignment with applicable statutes, regulations, executive directives, VA policies, and organizational requirements. Analyze existing policies and procedures to identify outdated provisions, inconsistencies, ambiguities, operational deficiencies, and opportunities for clarification or improvement. Monitor emerging legislative, regulatory, legal, and policy developments and evaluate their applicability to HRSC operations. Provide technical advice and interpretive guidance to HRSC human resources professionals, managers, supervisors, and other stakeholders concerning the application of established human resources policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Develop well-supported recommendations and clarify policy requirements to promote consistent application across HRSC-serviced VACO staff offices. Coordinate the development, review, and revision of internal policies and procedures with HRSC functional subject matter experts, OCHCO policy offices, legal counsel, employee and labor relations representatives, program offices, and other stakeholders, as appropriate. Develop implementation plans and supporting materials for new or revised policies, procedures, and human resources requirements affecting HRSC operations and serviced organizations. Coordinate assigned policy development and implementation activities with HRSC leadership, the Policy Planning and Implementation Associate Director, the Lead, and other team members. Prepare and disseminate clear, accurate, and timely communications concerning approved policy changes, procedural updates, implementation requirements, and related human resources initiatives. Develop presentations, informational materials, frequently asked questions, and other communication products tailored to the needs of affected audiences. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: May be authorized in accordance with agency policy. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Position Description/PD#: PD00657A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.