Human Resources Specialist

Summary The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and technical support for human resources programs, personnel transactions, and training activities, in accordance with approved procedures and policies. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the federal government. All applicant information is subject to verification. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. Selectees to high-sensitive positions such as this must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and subsequent favorable suitability determination, and every five years thereafter will be subject to a re-investigation. It is the policy of this court that all new personnel are hired for a twelve-month initial probationary period, at the end of which time their work and progress will be evaluated. All court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees of the United States Circuit Court are considered "At-Will" employees, and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause. The Office of Personnel Management civil service position classification standards and appeal procedures do not apply to federal court employees. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least four years specialized experience. Specialized experience includes progressively responsible work experience in at least one or more functional areas of human resources management and administration (classification, compensation, staffing, training, employee relations, etc.) that provided the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Thorough knowledge and understanding of human resources management, including planning, developing, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, rules and regulations and programs that apply to federal employees. Working knowledge of federal Human Resources Information Systems and benefits programs. Experience working in a legal and/or court environment, particularly appellate courts and or federal courts is desirable. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must have a strong sense of personal and professional integrity. Must have the ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment and comply with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Must possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all court matters. The substantial amount of interpersonal communication required in the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities of the position makes it necessary that the candidate manifest the highest degree of professionalism, poise, courtesy, and tact at all times. Ability to be flexible and adapt to unanticipated needs and challenges and to manage multiple tasks and priorities, often with deadlines. Also, must have the ability to learn about the court units and their operations, as well as the ability to learn and apply various court administrative processes and judiciary policies set forth in the Guide to Judiciary Policy. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical ability, and must be highly organized. Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe, and the ability to use other software programs. This position also requires strong motivation, initiative, attention to detail and the ability to manage a wide range of program areas. Ability to lift and move files, materials, supplies, and equipment (approximately 50 pounds). Read more Benefits Review our benefits