Human Resources Specialist (Policy)

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill two (2) GS-0201-14 Human Resources Specialist (Policy) positions located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Civilian Workforce Management in Washington, District of Columbia. Candidates may be considered for one or both of the following functional areas: Position 1: Strategic Workforce Planning or Staffing Policy Position 2: Performance Management, Awards, & Employee Engagement Policy

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Policy) and be responsible for planning strategic goals and initiatives, designing customer-focused programs, developing policy, overseeing programs. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a recognized technical authority, exercising broad independence in researching, designing, developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive civilian HR programs and policies across Workforce Planning, Staffing, Performance Management, Awards, and/or Employee Engagement. Conducting complex labor trend analyses and evaluating best practices to strategically align talent initiatives with Coast Guard mission goals. Independently formulating and delivering enterprise-wide executive decision papers, analytical reports, and senior leadership briefings on highly complex, sensitive, or contentious workforce issues, providing authoritative recommendations to gain executive leadership approval and buy-in. Serving as the principal Coast Guard civilian HR liaison with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), interagency working groups, and external components. Independently analyzing existing and proposed legislation, regulations, and departmental directives to assess programmatic impacts and represent the agency's position.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This position requires a Moderate/Public Trust clearance. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.