The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, HR Policy and Accountability Division will allow you to serve as a Senior Human Resources Specialist. 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. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: GS-14 Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $142,488.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Providing advice and guidance in human resources areas that require extensive interpretation for many different and unrelated program processes and methods. Collaborating with and/or leading management in employing change process concepts and techniques by assessing organizational readiness for change and marketing organizational awareness. Leading the development and/or overseeing the implementation of special projects, as well as on-going initiatives impacting human resources areas. 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 in the Office of Human Resources, HR Policy and Accountability Division. Typical work assignments include: Monitoring internal and external evaluation/audit findings to consult with program staff on remediation efforts and corrective actions plans for implementation, and following-up to ensure recommendations are operational. Collaborating with stakeholders in developing program planning on audits and assessment of assigned program functions. Providing expert and technical guidance to managers and program staff on policy and accountability-related matters regarding programs, processes and operations in an array of Human Capital functional areas, such as staffing, recruitment and placement, retention, merit promotion, delegated examining, excepted service, awards, employee benefits and pay administration. Providing specific advice and consultation regarding Human Capital management programs, practices, or initiatives, as required. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's mission through planning, conducting, and assessing internal Human Capital evaluations for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with established laws, regulations, and policies. This Human Resources Specialist position starts at a salary of $142,488.00, GS-14, Step 1, with potential to $185,234.00, GS-14, Step 10.