PUBLIC NOTICE for Human Resources Specialist (DIRECT HIRE)

Company: Transportation Security Administration
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Summary Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
Requirements Conditions of Employment - US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
- Positions may be filled at any band level.
- Duty location may be negotiable upon request.

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Qualifications Reference OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

THE PROMOTION POTENTIAL IS BASED ON THE POSITION AND LOCATION IN WHICH SELECTED.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the SV-E or GS-7 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Qualifying experience is defined as:

• Analyzing problems to identify significant factors.
• Gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions.
• Planning and organizing work.
• Time and attendance duties.or
  
  Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degreeor2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degreeorLL.B. or J.D., if related
  or
  
  Combination of experience and education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for this position and may be computed by first determining your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the band level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the band level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent. (Must submit copy of transcripts).
  
  To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11), you must have one of the following:
  
  Experience: One year of specialized experience at the SV-F or GS-9 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as:
  • Advising management and employees on the procedural and regulatory requirements governing human resources processes and procedures.
  • Resolving moderately complex issues related to a human resources specialty area, such as: staffing, classification, performance management, employee/labor relations, benefits, or compensation.
  • Time and attendance duties.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable HR-related regulations and procedures.or
    
    Education: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly related to this position; or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. (Must submit copy of transcripts)
    
    or
    
    Combination of experience and education: Combinations of successfully completed graduate school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for this position and may be computed by first determining your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the band level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the band level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent. (Must submit copy of transcripts)
    
    To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12) you must have:
    
    Experience: One year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as:
    • Troubleshooting complex errors found in an employees' official records or benefits options and correcting them in accordance with current guidance.
    • Ensuring quality assurance by documenting corrections made and informing the affected employee(s) as required.
    • Providing technical assistance on human resources automated systems procedures and applications.
    • Resolving moderately complex issues related to a human resources specialty area, such as: staffing, classification, performance management, employee/labor relations, benefits, or compensation.
    • Time and attendance duties.
    • Conducting analyses on a wide variety of complex subjects using research, interviewing, observation, and analytical techniques to gather, document, and analyze information and develop recommendations.To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have: Experience: One year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as:
      • Applying a full range of human resources laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to human resources issues.
      • Providing comprehensive Federal staffing and placement services.
      • Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on all phases of the recruitment and placement process.
      • Advising management and employees on the use of automated processes associated with recruitment and personnel actions.
      • Conducts research and evaluates options for use in implementing Human Capital (HC) programs and policies. Utilizes HR expertise to coordinate or direct program and policy implementation. Provides technical advice and guidance to junior specialists, professionals, managers, employees, and external representatives to resolve problems.
      • Applies expert knowledge of the technical aspects of the HR work directed (e.g., staffing, benefits, worker's compensation, management employee relations). Identifies and proposes solutions to complex issues and concerns where previous studies and established techniques require modification and adaptation. Reviews policies and precedents in order to make a recommendation for applying them to sensitive or controversial cases or problems.Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
        
        Resumes must include the following:
      • Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.
      • State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.
      • Performance level (i.e., band or grade)Utilizing the and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree. Additional information Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at:
        
        To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
        
        DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about , including your rights and responsibilities.
        
        If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an , and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
        
        TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.
        
        This is a nationwide public notice for current and future vacancies in all U.S. states and territories. Applications may be considered for other locations as vacancies become available during the open period. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications on an as needed basis.
        
        If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.
        
        DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the website and select "Benefits." will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
        
        Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances. Read more
      • Benefits 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. . Eligibility 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.

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