Human Resources Specialist - Baltimore, United States - Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Description

Human Resources Specialist (Regional Human Resource Specialist)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.
$55,924 - $88,926/year

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.
Salary

$55,924 - $88,926/year
Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is Required.
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Selective Service Requirement:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) . The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1)this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established category rating criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here
Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:


Education:

GS-07:
One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.


GS-09:

A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related.

OR


Experience:
GS-07 and

GS-09:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:


GS-07:

Experience that demonstrates the ability to provide human resource support, advice and guidance in various human resources areas such as benefits, compensation, training, and staffing.

Experience in coordinating the selection process for applicants, conducting training for new employee orientation, conducting employment interviews.
Experience completing and filing various forms/documentation, providing information and assistance, and performing various human resource support functions.

GS-09:
Experience and understanding of pre-employment processing and security requirements and provide overall support within a human resource operation.

Experience in explaining key personnel policies and ensure departmental compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal updates.

OR
Combination of Education and

Experience:
GS-07 and

GS-09:

A combination of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
Duties

Responsible for assisting the Regional Human Resource Administrator in directing the regional human resources program.

Responsible for operating human resources offices that include local labor management negotiations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, staffing (interviewing, and pre-employment processing), workforce projections, and career counseling.

Contributes to staffing functions, scheduling and conducting interviews and preparing request for security clearances.

Responsible for maintaining an in depth knowledge of the Master Agreement in order to advise human resources staff on grievances, resolving labor management disputes and management responsibilities.

Education See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant
MUSTupload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.

Transcripts
MUSTbe uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and
MUSTinclude identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.


Foreign Education:
For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U

S Department of Education website:
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Superior Academic Achievement. (S.A.A.) applicants
MUSTprovide a transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A.

In order to be creditable under this provision, superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. Other Information

This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

For non-law enforcement positions, the Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant.

An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the EEO Office in the Central Office at BOP-PRD-EEOOffice-

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:

A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II".

If you have not completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II", you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.

If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee, you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II" to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.

Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years "primary" law enforcement retirement coverage, will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position.

To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with "primary" coverage.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Required Documents


Veterans' Preference Documentation:

Veterans
MUSTprovide a DD-214 demonstrating that they have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge).

If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information: (1)the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) and the character of service(must be an honorable or general discharge);and (3) any qualifying service/campaign/expeditionary medals.

SF-15:

If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference"; all other required documentation identified on the SF-15, in addition to the veteran's DD-214 described above.

A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain:
the Veteran's Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation.

Failure to submit all required documents at the time of application will result in the loss of claimed preference eligibility.

Resume:
showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).

In order to receive credit for experience contained in a resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week.

Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification.

College transcript:
which includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable)

(Note:

If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day).
SF-50: for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable.
Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts.
We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must apply through the online application system at Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.

NOTE:
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
Claiming Veterans Preference?

If yes, you
MUSTclaim preference on-line during the application process and upload documentation to support preference claimed.

Failure to claim Veterans Preference or provide supporting documentation may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration during the assessment process.

Required supporting documentation

must

be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).
All required supporting documentation


MUST

be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Supporting documentation for announcements with an

application limitation
MUST
be uploaded the same day you apply, as these positions may close earlier than stated in the announcement.

Paper applications:

If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure.

Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Consolidated Staffing Unit
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

E-Mail:
BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-Phone:

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.

Learn more about federal benefits .
This position may also be eligible for telework.

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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