Lead HR Specialist (Classification)

Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Duties The position is located in the Office of Human Resources, Human Capital Strategy, Staffing and Employment Division (HCSD). HCSD plans, directs develops, implements, and administers the full range of human resource programs and services in the areas of organizational analysis and design, position classification and management, and staffing for all sworn and civilian personnel. As Lead HR Specialist (Classification), the incumbent is considered an expert consultant and advisor in providing comprehensive classification and position management services and is responsible for executing USCP's classification program.  The lead is responsible for ensuring completion of the teams milestones and ensuring that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, goals, and values are communicated and integrated into the team's strategies, objectives, work plans, products, and services. Serves as a coach and facilitator in coordinating team initiatives, policy implementation, and consensus building; and coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques. Leads the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees; communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review and deadlines and timeframes for completion.  Personally conducts individual studies or leads a team to study broad-based human resource policies, procedures, functions, goals, objectives, processes, and/or procedures as they relate to external statutory and/or internal regulatory, operational goals and objectives, or emerging technology that specifically encompass classification and position management issues that are multi-leveled and cross complex organizational lines. Works in collaboration with policy in managing, evaluating and developing substantive position classification and management policies, directives, guides, and strategic plans that positively impact and strengthen the classification program. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-12/GS-14 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-11/GS-13 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes:: 1) analyzing and classifying position descriptions, using appropriate Federal classification standards/guidelines; 2) conducting human resources related training tailored to a specific audience, such as managers and human resource staff, to explain position management/position classification programs and procedures; and 3) providing advice and guidance on complex classification issues and position management concerns, using a full range of Human Resources methods, principles, and practices.  All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional information Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP: Note: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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