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Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. Responsibilities As a Human Resources Officer in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing a variety of human resources services to the United States Attorney's Office, District of Columbia. Typical work assignments will include, but are not limited to: Planning, developing, and administering a comprehensive Human Resources (HR) Program in accordance with existing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Providing expert, authoritative advice and consultative services to management officials within the District on all functional areas of Human Resources management. Supervising Human Resources Staff. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets goals and priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Reviewing work in progress or upon completion to ascertain problems in accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to procedures and takes appropriate corrective action. Planning, developing, and administering an effective recruitment and retention program, which includes Merit Staffing and Delegated Examining. Providing guidance on position management and classification of positions. Providing advice and assistance on performance management and employee relations. Administering a benefits program. Administering guidance on compensation and leave. Initiating, coordinating, and overseeing special studies, programs, and studies and facilitating the implementation of new or revised policies and programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-14: To be eligible at the GS-14 level, you must have at least ONE year of Specialized Experience at the GS-13 level in Federal Service. Specialized experience includes performing the following types of duties: 1) planning, directing, and executing a comprehensive Human Resources program; 2) providing comprehensive human resources management advisory services to senior management staff; and 3) planning, coordinating, and integrating projects and programs requiring expert knowledge and application of Federal civilian human resources laws, regulations, and programs. Such experience must include expert knowledge of Federal civilian recruitment and placement and two other functional areas in human resources such as: a) position classification; b) performance management and recognition systems; c) compensation and leave; d) employee benefits or processing; e) records management and administration. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.