Human Resources Specialist

GS-0201-13/14
$72,108 - $110,775 p.a.

Promotion Potential: GS-14

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Human Resources Management

DUTY STATION: Washington, DC

OPENING DATE: August 4, 2004

CLOSING DATE: August 18, 2004

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: 36-04

THIS IS A MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current Status Federal Employees in the Washington DC Area, Veterans and other individuals eligible for a Non-Competitive Appointment

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

The OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) is a Federally owned corporation that supports U.S. private sector investments in the world's less developed countries. OPIC accomplishes its mission by providing political risk insurance, financing, and a variety of investor services to encourage U.S. private investment in developing nations and emerging economies around the world. OPIC's employees are primarily in the competitive service and are subject to most of the Federal personnel guidelines. In addition to standard Federal benefits, OPIC offers transportation subsidies, a subsidized fitness center, emergency childcare, and a program for pre-tax health and child care expenses

DUTIES: The incumbent of this position performs human resources management services, including classification, position management, staffing and recruiting. As a senior position classifier for the Corporation, assignments include conducting desk audits, developing and classifying position descriptions, preparing position evaluation statements, advising managers on principles of position management for reorganization or realignment of functions and conducting organizational studies and workforce analyses. The incumbent also performs staffing assignments under both delegated examining and merit promotion, including performing job analyses, preparing vacancy announcements and crediting plans, evaluating applications, issuing certificates and making job offers. Performs analytical human resources studies, policy research and special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The basic qualification requirement is at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service to qualify for the GS-13, and one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level to qualify for the GS-14. Specialized experience is experience that is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specifically, specialized experience is experience, which requires knowledge of staffing under the requirements of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, position classification, and position management. Qualification requirements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's "Qualification Standards Operating Manual." Candidates must meet qualification and time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:

1. Knowledge of staffing principles, including DEU/MPP/excepted authorities, qualification standards, veteran preference, rating, ranking, certification, etc. 

2. Demonstrated ability to audit and classify a variety of general schedule positions. 

3. Knowledge of position management, organizational structure and workforce analysis principles and methods. 

4. Skill in writing analytical reports, evaluation statements, position reviews, job analyses, crediting plans, etc.

NOTE: Applicants must address the quality ranking factors in writing. Individuals not addressing the quality ranking factors may be found ineligible and/or may not receive appropriate credit. Please provide clear, concise examples of education, experience and/or training that enabled you to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities described in the factors.

BASIS OF RATING: Qualified candidates applying under the merit promotion program will be evaluated on the extent and quality of their experience, education and training; related awards and recognition; supervisory appraisals; and, as required, a personal interview. Under merit promotion, qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1) US citizenship and 2) ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance.

NOTICE TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR THE INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN: Proof of ICTAP eligibility is required. Submit copies of: (1) RIF separation notice, OWCP or Federal disability retirement termination notice, etc; (2) current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent; (3) position description cover sheet for position from which separated or official document showing full performance level, and (4) latest Notice of Personnel Action, SF 50. Failure to provide proof of ICTAP eligibility will impact your consideration for special selection priority for this position. In order to be determined as a "well qualified" applicant, you must meet the well qualified criteria for Quality Ranking Factors 1, 2, 3 and 4 in OPIC's rating and ranking plan for this position.

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability, you can apply for OPIC employment opportunities using one of several special hiring authorities, including Schedules A and B.

HOW TO APPLY: All application material is due in the Human Resources Management Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Postmark dates will not be considered. Applicants will be evaluated based on the information received as of the closing date. Material received after the closing date will not be considered. Candidates who fail to submit both a resume/application AND a supplemental statement as required below will NOT be considered.

1. SF 171, OF-612, "Optional Application for Federal Employment" OR any other written format you choose. If you choose to submit a resume or other format, it must contain the required information outlined on the last page of this announcement. Incomplete information may adversely affect your consideration.

 2. Supplemental statement addressing the quality ranking factors listed above - give specific examples of experience and training. 

3. SF-50 and latest performance appraisal.

SEND TO: Overseas Private Investment Corporation 

Human Resources Management 

1100 New York Avenue, NW 

Washington, DC 20527 

(FAX 202-408-9853)

 Email: jobs@OPIC.gov

NOTE: 

1. OPIC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. You may call the information number below and you will be put in contact with the staffing specialist for this vacancy announcement. 

2. For mailed forms, call: (202) 336-8529.

 3. For further information, email: LMENT@OPIC.gov or call 202-336-8530. 

4. OPIC vacancy announcements and program information is available on www.opic.gov. 

5. 5 USC 3303, as amended, prohibits against soliciting, making, receiving, or accepting political recommendations for this position. 

6. All applications must include your full name, mailing address, telephone number and social security number. For more information regarding other information to be included on resumes and/or applications please read OPM's OF-510, "Applying for a Federal Job", available on OPM's website www.usajobs.opm.gov.

Required Information
(Incomplete information may adversely affect your consideration for this position.)

Job Information
- Announcement number, and position title and grade(s) for which the applicant is applying

Personal Information
- Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers
- Social Security Number
- Country of citizenship (must be U.S. citizen to be eligible)
- Veteran Preference, if applicable (failure to submit timely proof may adversely affect your preference)
- Attach latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service
- Attach SF-15 & required proof (i.e., DVA letter) if you are claiming a 10-point veteran preference
- Special appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable disability, handicap, Peace Corps, etc.). Attach supporting documentation.
- If you are or were a Federal government employee, please attach your latest SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), indicate highest Federal civilian grade and dates held and attach a copy of your latest performance appraisal

Education
- Colleges and Universities
  Name, city, state
- Major(s)
  Type of degree and year received (or total semester/quarter hours earned)
  Other educational programs, if relevant. Show dates and total hours of program.

Job-Related Work Experience
For both paid and non-paid relevant work experience, please provide:
- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
- Name of employer, supervisor’s name, and supervisor’s telephone number (please indicate if you do not want us to contact your current supervisor)
- Starting and Ending dates (month and year)
- Hours worked per week
- Annual salary
- Duties and accomplishments

Other Job-Related Qualifications
- relevant skills (e.g. foreign languages, computer software/hardware)
- relevant training courses
- relevant current certificates and licenses
- relevant honors, awards, etc. (e.g., memberships in professional and honor societies, publications, leadership activities, performance awards). Give dates, but do not send documents
- narrative statement describing possession of advertised selective and quality ranking factors

For more information, please read OPM’s OF-510, "Applying for a Federal Job"