Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Human Resources Research and Assessment Division will allow you to coordinate and facilitate strategies and services for Human Resources Programs to support the agency's assessment and talent development initiatives. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-09 level (starting salary $69,923.00) if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing duties such as: Utilizing automated systems to organize, analyze, and present human resources data. Researching policies, procedures, or other operations that require evaluation. Analyzing data to present human resource recommendations in areas such as employee development, assessment, and promotion. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, LL.B., or J.D. or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $84,601.00) if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Utilizing automated systems to organize, analyze, and present human resources data. Researching policies, procedures, or other operations that require evaluation Analyzing data to present human resource recommendations in areas such as employee development, assessment, and promotion; Assisting with implementing surveys and assessments of workforce development and promotion programs. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, LL.M., or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Human Resources Development) in the Office of Human Resources, Human Resources Research and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include: Assisting in the development and implementation of HR plans, policies and programs and integrates strategic management initiatives in support of USSS mission and goals. Assures that policy, regulatory and program issuances are properly integrated. Researching, analyzing and evaluating a variety of HR trends and issues. Performing continuous research/evaluation on the utilization of HR program practices to accomplish program objectives and goals. Assisting with writing new and modifying existing policies and procedures as it pertains to human resources programs, conducts evaluations on the status of HR programs and projects and ensures that program requirements are incorporated in all aspects of the HR planning processes. Entering data, running reports, and maintaining records for HR programs within the division to be used to assess status and overall program evaluation. Participating in panels and committees to identify areas requiring management study assistance and recommending areas to serve as benchmarks for maximizing resources and reducing inefficiencies. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service mission by strengthening its ability to recruit, develop, and retain a highly specialized and dedicated workforce to fulfill mission-critical requirements. This Human Resources Specialist (Human Resources Development) position starts at a salary of $69,923.00, GS-09 step 1, with promotion potential to $156,755.00, GS-13 step 10.