Human Resources Specialist

Duties

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
Serves as an executive HR expert, providing technical authority to the Center and Agency in interpreting executive HR policy and legislation. Provides guidance on Executive workforce strategy and succession planning.
Serves as a technical expert in managing difficult, complex, sensitive cases involving NASA executives.
Supports the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), Deputy CHCO, OCHCO Enterprise and Center Leaders, and the Executive Services leaders in managing and delivering high performing and effective executive HR programs.
Provides consultative and advisory services that cover the full spectrum of HR functions to top senior executives. Serves and supports NASA's Senior Executives and NASA Human Capital (HC) Leadership on executive matters.
Provides expert management advice and counseling to executives on matters related to HR, business, and their employment with NASA.
Facilitates and conducts Center and Agency level councils, boards, and teams supporting the operational development of ESBP, HR, business, and management programs and work concepts within the Agency HR programs.
Counsels executives on a wide variety of topics including individual development and career development options. Informs executives of leadership and development opportunities available to them.
Designs and implements strategies and action plans for accomplishment of initiatives within scope, cost, and schedule. Assesses program metrics and data to facilitate continuous improvement of operations.
Leads Division-wide initiatives, programs, or projects aimed at resolving critical problems, or developing new concepts related to the development, improvement, and evaluation of substantive HR programs.
Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
This position may require a one year probationary period

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.

Serving as a Human Resources Business Partner or consultant providing strategic advice to leadership in one or more HR functional areas
Researching, analyzing and evaluating complex human resources issues and recommending methods and strategies for resolution
Analyzing trends to drive strategic business and human capital decisions
Advising on staffing, performance management, organizational development, or workforce planning

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.

Applying technical HR expertise to provide advisory and consultative services and resolve human capital issues in one or more HR functional areas
Serving as a strategic HR consultant providing expert advice to leadership in the areas of staffing, performance management, organizational development and/or workforce planning
Analyzing and providing recommendations to resolve problems or issues which directly affect the accomplishment of strategic human capital program goals and objectives
Contributing to planning, designing, and implementing comprehensive and responsive human capital programs or projects
Collaborating with appropriate HR Subject Matter Experts to address customer needs

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

Customer Service
Human Capital Management
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Competence

NASA considers 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.