Human Resources Specialist #3 (GS3517-VA-001) - NOWCC

Reston, VA

About the Job

Human Resources Specialist #3 (GS3517-VA-001)
ID:	GS3517-VA-001	Location:	Reston	Program:	USGS
Wage/Hr:	$49.38	Hours/Week:	24-40 per week- Estimated 1040 total hours	Minimum Age:	55
This position is eligible for remote work from anywhere in the US. Flexible schedule, 24-40 hours per week. Enrollees working 30 or more hours per week will be eligible to participate in health insurance, monthly premium paid by program.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Experienced Services Program (ESP) was established to create a unique partnership to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The USGS ESP connects experienced workers (age 55) to provide scientific, technical, and administrative services in support of the USGS mission. The experienced workers participating in the ESP are referred to as Enrollees and are not employees of USGS or National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the ESP, and the enrollees work under USGS direction based on the functions in this job description. USGS ESP enrollees benefit from the opportunity to mentor and to engage in gainful project-based work, and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy and their own financial security. A background security investigation may be required prior to start date. Location, hours and hourly pay are noted in this position description. USGS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary support with this position being funded for approximately 1040 hours at 24-40 hours per week. (this is subject to change based on budget and other factors). Telework is available in accordance with DOI and USGS Policies
Qualifications: Minimum of 3 year(s) of experience in Human Resources (Staffing/Recruitment/Classification) OR BA/BS Degree Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook USA Staffing Duties: Provide comprehensive human resources support in the form of recruitment, staffing, classification recommendations and position management products. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Human Resources Office seeks support to provide additional human resources services in an effort to improve the timeliness and quality of personnel services and products. Reviews applicant eligibility, qualifications, and ratings for complex technical, professional, and scientific positions. Explains qualifications determinations to supervisors, managers, and job applicants; informs applicants of hiring decisions. 40% Responds to requests for reconsideration by employees, employee groups or management. Reviewsrequests for exceptions to provisions of DOI and bureau recruitment and placement policies. 40% Performs a variety of analytical work to recommend appropriate pay system, occupational grouping, title and grade of positions. Completes classification advisory services on positions in the supported organization(s),analyzes, and prepared position descriptions for final review/classification including writing evaluation statements. 20% Other: Training on USGS systems will be provided. Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

Source : NOWCC