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Summary This position is located in the Human Resources Division-Arlington, VA. The selectee of this position serves as a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Processing). You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Processing team's operation and performance. Responsibilities As a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Processing) at the GS-0201-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Oversees the process, workflows, and execution of all personnel actions, benefits form, and payroll documents that interface with the National Finance Center (NFC) which involves utilization of NFCs systems (EmpowHR, Epic, SPPS, etc.). Provide technical training to team members for the accomplishment of individual and team tasks. Provide advice on work methods, practices, and procedures, and assist the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the Supervisor or an appropriate management official. Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation eligibility determination. Qualifications GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0201-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of full-time specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties such as: 1) Leading a team by managing the timeliness of personnel actions and balancing the workload of a team; 2) Identifying pay errors, proposing appropriate corrective actions; 3.) Preparing presentations, reports, and data summaries for senior and executive staff on research findings; 4.) Advising or consulting on staffing, payroll and compensation issues; and 5) Mentoring or training junior level staff. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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; religious; 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 Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes. Recruitment incentive may be authorized.