Human Resources Specialist

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As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MN--MS.

To be eligible at the GS‑07 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: specialized experience, education, combination of education and experience, or superior academic achievement (S.A.A.).

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑05 level in the Federal Service performing administrative work which demonstrates a basic knowledge of human resources to include assisting senior human resources specialists with recruitment actions; processing pre‑employment packages; conducting onboarding of new employees; entering personnel and payroll actions into human resources databases; performing human resources records management duties; and providing a general overview on employee benefits.
• Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources or Business Management): one (1) full year of graduate level education leading to a Master's degree or higher; or a completed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards. For details on S.A.A., please refer to https://.
• Combination of
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  A combination of specialized experience and graduate education which when combined equal 100% of the requirements.

To be eligible at the GS‑09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: specialized experience, education, or combination of education and experience.

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level in Federal Service providing technical assistance to employees and management in a variety of staffing and recruitment activities; reviewing position descriptions; providing assistance and guidance on compensation and leave, employee benefits, retirement, training; coding and processing a variety of personnel actions; reviewing award justifications for appropriateness and compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources or Business Management): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Combining
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one (1) full year.

To be eligible at the GS‑11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: specialized experience, education, or a combination of education and experience.

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 level in the Federal service providing comprehensive human resource management advisory and technical services; applying analytical and problem‑solving methods and techniques to human resources programs or issues; and presenting findings or recommendations related to staffing and recruitment and at least one of the following areas: position classification, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, and human resources development.
• Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Human Resources or Business Management): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to…