Lead Human Resources Specialist (Direct Hire)

Duties

• Performs validation, analysis, comprehensive evaluations, and proposes recommendations to all levels of management to resolve a variety of complex, controversial, and sensitive topics affecting the application and processing of actions/cases.
• Conducts briefings, presentations, and/or training on rulings, decisions, or responses to inquiries having broad Agency-wide impact.
• As Team Lead: advise/guide and coach HR Specialists; monitor/report on work progress; represent team to the supervisor; oversee/report on work accomplishments, performance, issues, training needs; recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Responsible for oversight in the areas of Training and SATERN administration to include on and off- site training, online training posted in SATERN, purchase card reconciliation, and Service Providers.
• Ensures the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, and work.
• Serves as technical authority in the preparation of rulings, decisions, and responses to case-specific actions requiring NSSC involvement including authorizations, waivers, appeals, policy advisories, and Congressional inquiries.
• Leads HR change initiatives by employing change management processes, concepts, and techniques to develop operating policy, procedures, and guidance pertaining to major, complex support services program areas.
• Serves as coach and facilitator in coordinating team initiatives, policy implementation, and consensus building.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
• This position may require a one-year probationary period

How You Will Be Evaluated

• BenefitsA 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. Review our 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.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• New employee probationary period
• Selective Service
• Privacy Act
• Photos of yourself

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified:

  • Classified or government sensitive information.
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

  If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.
  The following documents are required:
  

  • Resume

  
  There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application.
  If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
  Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.
• Classified or government sensitive information.
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Signature and false statements

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Financial suitability
• Resume
• How to Apply A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. If you have questions about this announcement, you may contact the agency toll free at the phone number located below. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to NASA Shared Services Center will not be accepted for this announcement. NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.Agency contact informationNASA Shared Services Contact CenterPhone 1-877-677-2123Fax 1-866-779-6772Email [email protected] NASA Shared Services Center 1111 Jerry Hlass Road Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 USNext steps Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. Throughout the process you will receive regular status updates through USAJOBS. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the hiring manager. If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing a scheduled appointment, we may rescind a tentative job offer. An official, written job offer will be issued once all requirements have been verified.
• Social security number request
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents.
• Social Security Number (SSN)

Required Documents