Lead Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement)
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This position is located within the Office of Human Capital Services, Office of Staff Operations (OSO), Human Resources Center (HRC), located in Detroit, Michigan. This position serves as a Lead HR Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) responsible for assigning work delegated to the Human Resources Assistants in an equitable manner, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work, as well as providing coding, recruitment and staffing support to the employees of Veterans Benefits Administration.
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Duties
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/04/2024.
The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) group qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found: Here
GS-08 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07) in federal, state, local, private or other service that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) Providing guidance and technical direction for accomplishing the work of the unit or team; (2) Ensuring work assignments of employees in the unit or team are carried out; (3) Working with team members to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities; (4) Maintaining personnel files and processing personnel action.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-08 grade level.
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; religions; 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.
Education
There is no educational substitution for the GS-08 grade level
Additional information
This is not a Virtual/Remote Position.
Special Salary Rate (SSR) Notice: This position is paid at a Special Salary Rate (SSR). VA approved special salary rates for HR Management, GS-201 and HR Assistant, GS-203 series positions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), Special Pay Authority. The SSR will terminate on September 30, 2027.
Work Schedule: Regular office hours, Monday -Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Alternate work schedules may be available.
Physical Demands: No special physical demands are required. The work is primarily performed while sitting.
Promotion Potential: There is no promotion potential within this position, as it is being filled at the full performance level of GS-08.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process. Telework is subject to approval by individual supervisors and managers, is considered a privilege not a right, is subject to approval based on performance and other varying factors, and is not guaranteed.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
"Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf."
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
This position is located within the Office of Human Capital Services, Office of Staff Operations (OSO), Human Resources Center (HRC), located in Detroit, Michigan. This position serves as a Lead HR Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) responsible for assigning work delegated to the Human Resources Assistants in an equitable manner, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work, as well as providing coding, recruitment and staffing support to the employees of Veterans Benefits Administration.
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Duties
- Lead a unit or team of employees performing work a the GS-5/6/7 level.
- Provide guidance and technical direction for accomplishing the work of the unit or team.
- Ensure work assignments of employees in the unit or team are carried out.
- Work with the supervisor in the assignment of functions to team members in order to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities.
- Distribute and balance workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specialization.
- Ensure the timely accomplishment of assigned tasks, and ensures that each employee has enough work to keep busy.
- Monitor the status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities.
- Maintain current knowledge and answers questions about other employee’s procedures, policies and directives.
- Train or arrange for the training of team members in the accomplishment of tasks or projects.
- Give on-the-job training to new employees accordance with established procedures and practices.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
- May serve a probationary period.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/04/2024.
The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) group qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found: Here
GS-08 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07) in federal, state, local, private or other service that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) Providing guidance and technical direction for accomplishing the work of the unit or team; (2) Ensuring work assignments of employees in the unit or team are carried out; (3) Working with team members to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities; (4) Maintaining personnel files and processing personnel action.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-08 grade level.
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; religions; 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.
Education
There is no educational substitution for the GS-08 grade level
Additional information
This is not a Virtual/Remote Position.
Special Salary Rate (SSR) Notice: This position is paid at a Special Salary Rate (SSR). VA approved special salary rates for HR Management, GS-201 and HR Assistant, GS-203 series positions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), Special Pay Authority. The SSR will terminate on September 30, 2027.
Work Schedule: Regular office hours, Monday -Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Alternate work schedules may be available.
Physical Demands: No special physical demands are required. The work is primarily performed while sitting.
Promotion Potential: There is no promotion potential within this position, as it is being filled at the full performance level of GS-08.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process. Telework is subject to approval by individual supervisors and managers, is considered a privilege not a right, is subject to approval based on performance and other varying factors, and is not guaranteed.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
"Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf."
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Read more
- Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC 20420
US