Job details
Salary $101,028 - $159,286 a year job type full-time
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Duties
Summary
This position is with the first responder network authority (firstnet authority), an independent authority within the national telecommunications and information administrationAuthorized by congress in 2012, the firstnet authority`s mission is to develop, build and operate the nationwide, broadband network that equips first responders with the necessary communications to save lives and protect u.sCommunitiesCome join the firstnet authority team and make a difference in public safety.
Responsibilities
Serves as a human resources specialist, responsible for evaluating and improving the quality of existing human resources processes and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and providing guidance and advisory services to firstnet authority employees.
Duties performed:
Serves as a strategic advisor to firstnet authority managers and employees on staffing, position management, and other hr topics, providing authoritative guidance and interpretations of relevant policies, practices, procedures, regulations, and instructions.
Champions workforce analytics initiatives relating to human resources programs, partnering with different offices and staff in the analysis, reporting and dashboarding of data to aid firstnet authority leadership in data driven decision-making.
Manages training and development program for the firstnet authority, which includes:
Ensuring compliance training requirements are met by the organization
Managing, maintaining, and administering the learning management
System
Evaluating training programs and professional development initiatives to
Ensure they meet established objectives and requirements
Providing guidance to employees and leadership on policy and program
Questions related to training and development
Updating and implementing official training and development policies.
Work products produced by the incumbent provides authoritative analyses, information, and recommendations relied upon by supervisory and managerial staff to effect program and policy changes in bureau or agency personnel management, or for decisions on especially sensitive personnel management issues.
Serves as a liaison between the firstnet authority and partner service providers on personnel action requests, talent acquisition, employee relations, and benefits.
Travel required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
4
Job family (series)
0201 human resources management
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen to apply.
You must be suitable for federal employment.
You must be registered for selective service (www.sss.gov), if applicable.
You must successfully pass a background investigationThis may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
A probationary period may be required.
Time in grade requirements must be met.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an optional form 306, declaration for federal employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Permanent change of duty station (pcs) expenses will not be paid.
Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements as noted below.
Specialized experience: za-iv (gs13/14): you qualify for the za-iv (gs-13/14) grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the gs-12 grade level or za-iii in the federal government, performing all of the following duties:
Conducting work in two or more of the following hr specialty areas: staffing/placement, classification/position management, human capital management, personnel security, workforce analytics;
Preparing reports of human capital information/data or writing hr policies or procedures;
Providing technical guidance on hr rules, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and
Conducting human resources work in training and development.
(the contents of your resume must support your claim of specialize experience)
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcementQualification claims will be subject to verification.
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 employees applying for a veterans employment opportunities act of 1998 (veoa) appointmentNote: all current or former federal employees must provide a copy of their sf-50 (you may need to submit more than one), `notice of personnel action` that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibilityThe sf-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (competitive or excepted).
Note: 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Applicants must meet all application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.mEastern time zone (etz) on the closing date of this announcementApplicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcementQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the u.sOffice of personnel management (opm) qualification standards handbook, which contains federal qualification standardsThis handbook is available on the office of personnel management`s website located at www.opm.gov/qualifications
Education
Education may not be used or combined to qualify for this position.
Additional information
Promotion potential: this position is at the full performance level.
Background investigation: to ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the department of commerce requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthyTo meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a clearance as a condition of placement in this non-sensitive/moderate risk positionThis review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Veterans employment opportunities act (veoa): to be eligible for a veoa appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions (you must submit a dd214-member copy 4).
Current or former political appointees: the office of personnel management (opm) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointeesIf 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 department of commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilitiesIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the human resources officeThe decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basisTty users can contact the human resources office via the federal relay service, 1-800-877-8339.
The physical worksite for this position is located in reston, va or boulder, coHowever, the firstnet authority is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the covid-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework scheduleThe position`s telework schedule will likely change in the future when the firstnet authority moves away from its maximum telework postureAt that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisorThe nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit`s telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approvalPayment of relocation expenses, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with this job opportunity announcementNon-compliance with the supervisor`s telework-schedule requirement could result in adverse action, including separation.
Salary: the salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted for selected duty locationCommerce alternative personnel system (caps) pay tables may be found under salaries & wages.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the positionIf you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (true/false, yes/ no, multiple choice questions)However, your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be loweredThe best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response.
Knowledge, skills and abilities (ksa): your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Customer service
Employee development
Human capital management
Technical competence
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate risk (mr)
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.
2Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you):
Are you claiming veterans` preference? submit member copy 4 of your dd-214 or other (certificate of release or discharge from active duty) or notice formThose applying for 10-point preference must fill out the sf-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the department of veterans affairs or from a branch of the armed forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preferenceIf applying based on eligibility under the veterans opportunity to work (vow) act, you must submit certification from the armed forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certificationThis must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the career transition assistance program (ictap/ctap)? if so, submit:
A copy of your rif separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the national guard bureau or military department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
A copy of your sf-50 `notification of personnel action``, documenting your rif separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or agency certification of inability to place you through rpl, etc.;
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Are you a current or former political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee? submit a copy of your applicable sf-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses, or presidential appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Are you a current or former federal employee?
A copy of your latest sf-50 `notification of personnel action`` documenting your pay plan, series and grade.
Career transition assistance program: this program applies to federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive serviceTo receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for ctap or ictap; 2) will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ctap or ictap eligibilityWell-qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the positionFor information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointmentThe agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans` preference, disability, etc.).
Agency contact information:
Philadelphia services branch
Philadelphia@opm.gov
215-861-3074
Agency information:
First responder network authority
National telecommunications and information administration
Department of commerce
12201 sunrise valley drive
Reston, virginia 20192
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Peace corps & americorps vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Status candidates (this includes current or former federal employees with career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service; former overseas employees, ctap, ictap, veoa, 30% or more disabled veterans, schedule a, military spouses, americorps, peace corps, vista and interchange agreement eligibles)
