Total 21 Human Resources job vacancies in Alexandria, Louisiana

As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a senior technical authority on difficult and complex issues advising other experts on how best to resolve issues and interpret guidance applying an understanding of the DOD position.
• Gains management acceptance at all but the highest levels for implementing HR recommendations that involve establishment of precedents or new program requirements impacting DOD components.
• Reviews and evaluates new or modified legislation and regulations for their impact on existing programs. May recommend the need for legislation in assigned program areas.
• Evaluates and make recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for complex agency HR projects impacting the accomplishment of DOD strategic directives including new interpretations and recommendations for additional policies and interpretive guidance.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

• Fully remote within 50 miles of the USPTO Alexandria, VA headquarters and the duty station is the authorized telework location (typically your home address).

If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager.

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Human Resources, Compensation and Benefits Division, Benefits and Worklife Branch.

This rewarding opportunity is the ideal next career step for you if:

• You are eager to perform assignments of average difficulty requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in the areas of retirement, insurance, health benefits, and employee work life programs.
• You are excited to conduct health benefits open season for employees and administer the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, Health Benefit, and Thrift Savings Plan programs for the agency.
• You are confident determining the appropriate treatment of matters as they apply to moderately complex insurance benefits issues relating to the validity of marriage, divorce, and descent and distribution of property.
• You confidently use tact, diplomacy, and patience when communicating and dealing with others; e.g., co- workers, managers, supervisors, and internal/external customers

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serve as a team leader coaching, facilitating, and mentoring the team members.
• Apply technical expertise in reviewing, coding, and processing a wide range of Personnel actions for a large customer base.
• Communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review.
• Make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

Fully remote within 50 miles of the USPTO Alexandria, VA headquarters and the duty station is the authorized telework location (typically your home address).

If selected for an interview, applicants are encouraged to discuss telework options and eligibility specific to the position in which they applied with the hiring manager.

This rewarding opportunity is the ideal next career step for you if:

• You are eager to conduct comprehensive research and provide HR specialist(s) and/or supervisor(s) with relevant information from appropriate directives, guides, and or internal/external practices or precedents, as it relates to Employee Benefits and Work Life Programs
• You look forward to Identifying and correcting automated personnel system errors or changes identified during routine review of various reports.
• You are excited to utilize office automation systems, equipment and software to perform a variety of clerical and administrative work associated with the benefits and work life program assignments.
• You are confident providing customer service support, ensuring all assistance, responses, and information are provided in an accurate, timely, and courteous manner.

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GS-12 - The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior labor relations specialist at an Air Force (AF) installation, establishing and maintaining effective relationships including the use of non-traditional collaborative approaches with labor organizations that represent federal employees, negotiating and administering labor agreements, and providing guidance and consultation to management on a variety of labor relations matters. Also performs work that involves providing advice and assistance to employees and managers, program administration, research, and case management in matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, and dispute resolution.

Duties:

• As the senior labor relations specialist at an AF installation, oversees, carries out, and advises management on the local labor relations program.
• Negotiates labor agreements between management and labor organizations.
• Serves as technical advisor and management representative involving third party proceedings.
• Performs the full range of employee relations management duties for an AF installation.

Duties & Responsibilities:
(1) Serves as an advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) program. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and individual military members. Provides training to supervisors and guidance and assistance to military members on program for which assigned. Participates in Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and unit mobilizations and de-mobilizations. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to military personnel programs and provides guidance to all users. Drafts and implements State policy based on the aforementioned policies. Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of personnel actions. Conducts command inspections, staff visits and trains personnel within the unit in all programs for which responsible. Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program. Provides commanders, supervisors, and MILPO staff with a variety of statistical data or reports pertaining to military HR issues in order to assist in HR management decisions.

(2) Responsible for and oversees the direction of the EPM/OPM or Incentives program and functions as the technical expert. Determines the methods and procedures for conducting military career guidance and counseling to ensure officer or enlisted personnel have an optimal and established career pattern. Provides direction, information, and/or counseling to MILPO staff and commanders of Major Army Command (MACOMM) through unit commanders, supervisors, as well as individual military members as required. Provides information and ensures regulatory compliance regarding area of responsibility which may include, but is not limited to: accessions, appointments, assignments, reassignments, transfers, promotions, Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP), discharges, separations, retirements, Officer Evaluation Reports (OER) Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOER), awarding of Area of Concentration (AOC), Functional Areas (FA), Additional Skill Identifiers (ASI), Special Qualification Identifiers (SQI), Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) identifiers (primary or secondary), Stop Loss programs, and National Guard Bureau (NGB) waivers, casualty assistance, and requests for retention beyond mandatory removal date. Reviews and determines eligibility upon accepting military technicians (dual status) or AGR positions. Assists other organizations and agencies/units in development of battle roster and personnel assignment. Convenes or participates in various boards which may include: Promotion, DA Boards, awards, selective/qualitative retention, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, etc.

(3) Responsible for and oversees the direction of Human Resources Systems and internal/external interfaces, and functions as the technical expert. Responsible for and ensures the timely and accurate processing of submitted military personnel actions. Manages a control log to maintain document control and an audit trail of all transactions received and dispersed in Human Resources Systems. Notifies units and higher echelons of rejected or incomplete transaction/documentation, necessary steps or processes required to resolve the problem, and maintains a database for tracking and suspension of submissions for identification of trends and problems. Identifies problem areas in the types of submissions (based on rejects/incomplete documentation), the locations where training is needed, and creates and provides training material.

(4) Responsible for and oversees the direction of the Personnel Services Section and functions as the technical expert. Oversees the performance of document handling, records maintenance, and the Integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). Directs staff in performance of periodic record reviews and inventories to ensure total record accountability. Establishes access control lists to restrict unauthorized personnel from gaining access to personnel files other than their own or for those they are responsible for. Selects staff members to accompany files on an as needed basis i.e., review boards, SRP's, mobilizations/de-mobilizations, etc.

(5) Accomplishes and oversees the technical support work in the program area assigned with the assistance of subordinate employees which may be Active Guard Reserve (AGR), full time Technician, or civilian. Performs limited supervisory duties which include assignment and review of work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis; assure that production and accuracy requirements are met; approval of leave; effect minor disciplinary actions i.e., warnings or reprimands; identify training needs; and recommend performance standards and ratings.

(6) Performs other as duties as assigned.

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (SUPPORT SERVICES) at the GS-0343-11 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides analytic support for CAP and the processes related to the provision of computer electronic accommodation equipment and services to all Department of Defense and Federal partner agency employees with various disabilities and wounded Service members.
• Provides acquisition support for assistive technologies for employees with disabilities, such as vision or hearing loss, dexterity problems, and various communication and cognitive disabilities, to access the computer and telecommunication environment.
• As needed, manages the CAP government credit card to procure accommodations for CAP customers as well as items to include marketing materials, conference support (booth rental, shipping cost, etc.), and other items to support the CAP mission.
• Implements, manages, and coordinates procurement of technology via government credit card (GPC), blanket purchase agreements (BPA), and purchase orders (PO). Responsible for ensuring vendor invoices (GPC, PO, and BPA) are reconciled in a timely manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:
(1) Participates in developing procedures and the administrative operations of the recruiting and retention program. This includes, but is not limited to: advertising; determining budget requirements; developing the awards and decorations program for recruiters and for those submitting referrals; reviewing portions of the recruiting program to analyze and determine effectiveness of individual recruiters or need for procedural changes within the program; maintaining files and records including military human resources (HR) files for AGR personnel; and preparing a variety of reports. Assists the RRM in developing, planning, and coordinating training for recruiters, contacting schools, determining availability, recruiting spaces, and preparing orders.

(2) Participates in the development of written guidelines pertaining to the recruiting and retention program such as local regulations, supplements to Department of Army (DA) or National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations, circulars, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensures dissemination of regulatory materials to recruiters in the field. Maintains copies and updates all applicable recruiting and retention guidelines.

(3) Submits proposed budget request to the RRM for review and approval. Budget requests include but are not limited to the following: general supplies, services (advertising, lease/rental of vehicles, etc.), man-day usage (determines need for Active Duty Special Work requirements), travel requirements, etc. Audits Federal telephone usage for appropriate use and advises RRM of suspected abuse. Coordinates personnel support activities with the Human Resources Office concerning the transfer or movement of Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members within the recruiter force, and resolves any pay problems AGR members may be experiencing (i.e. special pay, promotions, rations, quarters, etc.). Ensures coordination and distribution of all recruiter orders.

(4) Works with units to determine effectiveness of the recruiting and retention program and identifies trends and suggests corrective measures. Conducts informal studies and pinpoints program deficiencies. Recommends possible solutions to the recruitment manager.

(5) As required, the incumbent is assigned to portions of recruiting campaigns and fairs to assist in planning displays, open houses, etc. Monitors advertising activity, reviews write-ups, coordinates information activity with the state information office, and works with the AGR military advertising specialist assigned to the recruiting force.

(6) Performs other as duties as assigned.

Position is located in the Human Resources Office of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.

Responsible for assisting in administering and implementing human resource programs at the facility.

Contributes to the staffing functions by developing recruitment sources and methods, participating in recruitment activities, advising prospective applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews, requesting certificates of eligible candidates, and preparing requests for security clearances.

Provides assistance in administering employee relations matters, including administration of the incentive awards program, performance evaluation program, and leave administration program.

Assists in administering the employee-management relations program to ensure stable and cooperative relations between management and line staff.

Provides advisory services to a wide range of employees.

Provides advice to timekeepers, employees, managers, and supervisors on leave regulations.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• Responsible for accomplishing and directing military personnel management functions.
• Provide guidance and assistance on personnel matters to subordinate elements of the Command.
• Responsible for coordinating civilian personnel matters with the command.
• Initiate and recommend action to implement programs designed to provide optimum manning and personnel support to the command.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Commander and staff on personnel programs.
• Provide assistance to subordinate units on military personnel matters and make periodic, special visits and inspections.
• Maintain liaison with higher headquarters on matters relating to administrative functions.
• Review personnel action requests submitted to insure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate civilian personnel matters, prepare statistical reports on civilian personnel.
• Assist subordinate units as necessary with the Civilian Personnel Office.
• Coordinate training requirements of civilian employees and acts as liaison for the employee, when needed.
• Review and interpret regulations, directives, and reports pertinent to military personnel functions.
• Review incoming regulations and prepares written instructions relating to administration of military personnel programs, functions, and procedures.
• Develop command budgetary input relative to military personnel administration operations.

• Assist in fieldwork and the collection of biological data for inclusion in various biological reports to include Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Assist in the preparation of draft biological assessments as required by the Endangered Species Act.
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence to coordinate Corps civil works and water resources development studies and findings with various State and Federal resource agencies and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the review and analysis of correspondence and documents from agencies and other stakeholders regarding biological and ecological resources
• Participates in meetings with public and private interests.

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Planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of recruitment, placement, affirmative employment and related management advisory services for assigned organizations typified by complex organizational structures and dynamic, professional and/or scientific missions. Also responsible for advising management in the areas of position classification and position management.

DUTIES

1. Serves as the primary point of contact at the installation for a range of staffing, placement, and position management responsibilities.
2. Provides recruitment and placement, and affirmative employment advisory services.
3. Leads or participates in special initiatives, studies and projects and affirmative employment activities.
4. Provides advice, assistance and guidance on the status of civilian employment fall rates and civilian pay/work year execution rates of expenditure.
5. Performs team leader duties.
6. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

• Serve as the Easement Coordinator for the Conservation Easement Programs.
• Provide leadership and tracking of easement program applications, eligibility, deeds, monitoring, compatible use agreements, appraisals, obligations and fund integrity.
• Review survey plans, parcel boundary descriptions, maps, appraisals, title insurance policies, conservation plans, list of encumbrances, and baseline documentation to ensure all documents are in compliance with easement regulations.
• Manage contracts for outside services for the completion of market analyses and surveys to determine appropriate easement compensation rates and develops corresponding statewide geographical area rate caps.
• Provide statewide coordination of easement monitoring activities in accordance with established policy.
• Prepare and organize data needed for program related appeals including official administrative records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for a variety of professional, administrative, technical and clerical occupations GS-09 and below and for wage grade occupations WG-10 and below. Assists in planning and administering the merit promotion and recruitment/placement program. Identifies appropriate qualification standard to be applied, validates hire authority, develops position announcements, locates position applicants, develops candidate evaluation criteria and evaluates candidate eligibility, and refers qualified candidates for selection consideration. Reviews and verifies information on requests for vacancy announcements to assure correctness. Notifies candidates of the results of their application. Maintains necessary documents associated with merit placement, applicant supply, Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Lists, and Over-graded Technician Listings. Accumulates and analyzes statistics concerning recruitment and placement function such as turnover rates, quit rates, promotions, minority hire rates, hiring lag time, etc. Conducts exit interviews to identify potential program or management deficiencies. Uses information for analyzing trends, considering program adjustments, managerial/supervisory training needs, etc. Assist in conducting long-range planning for projected mission and/or organizational changes to formulate a placement plan.

2. Ensures required selection documentation and information contained thereon is correct including military compatibility; checks medical certificates and reports from references; checks security requirements; initiates select/non-select letters, etc. Counsels and registers employees in the DoD Priority Placement Program and/or OPM Interagency Placement Assistance Program as appropriate.Interprets and applies State pay setting tools such as highest previous rate rule and recruiting and retention incentives. Analyzes technician and payroll information to identify and resolve pay-setting errors or discrepancies. Sets rates of pay for General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) technicians for appointments, transfers, promotions, changes to lower grade, and changes between GS and FWS pay systems.

3. Provides advice on military technician compatibility issues and delegated personnel authorities. Provides guidance to supervisors, managers and military commanders on assignment of technicians to compatible military assignments. Ensures excepted technicians maintain the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)/Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) commensurate with the technician position held and are militarily assigned to the unit in which they are employed. Ensures current employees in non-compatible status obtain the proper AFSC/MOS and/or correct military assignment. Assists supervisors and management in achieving compatibility. Initiates or recommends approval of appropriate waivers as required.--Assists technicians with permanent change of station moves. Initiates transportation agreements. Completes travel orders authorizing various entitlements. Obtains necessary funds from NGB or state Comptroller as appropriate. Provides counseling to employees on entitlements, rights, and obligations. Coordinates with travel offices and employees to facilitate movement of household goods. Reviews requests for extension of temporary quarters and makes recommendations for approval. Initiates transportation agreements. Completes travel orders authorizing various entitlements.

4. Assists in conducting reductions-in-force (RIF). Develops competitive levels and maintains retention registers. Evaluates qualifications and military assignment factors to reassign displaced employees. Assists in developing, coordinating, and maintaining state plans/guidance. Assists in educating commanders, managers, and supervisors on the various programs. Responds to inquiries on recruitment and placement related matters from the serviced workforce and coordinates with NGB-HR as required. Attends national recruitment and placement workshops.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Associate Director for Administration, Human Resources Division (HRD), HR Benefits and Support Branch, Benefits and Systems Unit.

This position is responsible for carrying out a variety of benefits functions and advises management and counsels employees on such programs as health and life insurance, leave, Thrift Saving Plan (TSP) and other related benefits.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Serves as the technical expert and provides guidance and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees in executing a variety of employee benefits' programs, which may include workers' compensation, retirement, health and life benefits, Thrift Savings Program (TSP), and Long-Term Care Program.
2. Handles correspondence to employees/survivors on complex, delicate, or highly contested determinations of benefits eligibility and/or retirement coverage (e.g., FERCCA cases, VERA/VSIPs, employee death, re-employed annuitants, etc.).
3. Advises, interprets, designs, implements, and assesses benefits program policies and initiatives.
4. Responsible for carrying out benefits activities and providing advice to managers, supervisors, and employees concerning the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
5. Serves as the workers' compensation program manager in formulating, implementing, and managing the full range of policies, programs, and procedures.
6. Provides advice on/calculates retirement determinations in complex cases, such as re-employed annuitants and disability retirements; provides advice and guidance on similarly complex entitlement determinations where the benefit program and/or requirements are vague or difficult to apply specific cases.
7. Responsible for conducting periodic data integrity audits and for trouble-shooting areas of non-compliance in order to identify fundamental causes of such errors and to propose corresponding solutions.

Salary Range Information (Per Annum): *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

Sterling, VA
GS-12: $99,200 - $128,956
GS-13:$117,962 - $153,354

Jefferson, LA
GS-12: $86,962 - $113,047
GS-13: $103,409 - $134,435

BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework in accordance with agency policy.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.