Summary This position is located within the Indian Health Services (IHS), Navajo Region Human Resources (HR), Division of Client Services. The purpose of this position serves as a senior HR Specialist responsible for technical evaluation of HR Client Services Recruitment, Placement, and Onboarding functions. Provides assessment, technical advisory services and management assistance to improve HR program functions. ***Announcement is open to internal Indian Health Service employees only. Responsibilities Works with the HR Supervisor(s) to ensure performance and ability to meet HR business requirements are established and implemented. Performs audits on human resources Client Services functions to ensure programs are operated in accordance with merit system principles. Audits coding of SF-50s Personnel Action Forms for processing. Reviews HR actions for the appropriate nature of action and authority codes, remarks, and effective dates. Prepare audit findings, consolidate information for review reports, and interpret reporting requirements and program instructions. Reviews and identifies correction of erroneous personnel actions using Federal statute, IHS policy and OPM guidance to ensure HR Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) staff correct actions to erroneous personnel actions in HR Recruitment and Placement. Identifies technical discrepancies in HR Client Services areas identifying the need for training, interventions and strategies that improve the HR staff's accuracy with processing and coding personnel actions. Provides HR staff with information, guidance and interpretation related to complex HR policies that require substantial research. Collaborates with HR Supervisor(s) and management in determining short- and long-term initiatives and project support needs and in developing effective HR Solutions methods and strategies for proactively researching, analyzing and resolving long standing systemic issues within the HR Operations processes. Develops and provides consultative services and authoritative advice to HR staff; managers, supervisors, and employees regarding very broad, difficult and complex HR issues involving the HR subject matter areas. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.; or Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides a full range of external/internal placement and recruitment services. Use HR Systems to perform HR work. Evaluation of and maintenance of data integrity; understanding and applying principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies as related to Human Resources. GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Must have work experience in performing work that involves auditing HR Staffing processes in recruitment and placement and reports findings for HR improvement and quality assurance; utilizing the HR web-base applications, i.e., EHCM, USA Staffing, HR Exchange, On-boarding, etc.; collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of Human Resources information systems; understanding and applying principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies as related to Human Resources; use functional expertise to the development of data reports and process workflows. Condition of Employment: Must obtain Delegated Examining (DE) certification within one year of hire and maintain certification thereafter. Statement of understanding will be provided on first day. For more information on the Delegated Examining certification, you may visit the Office of Personnel Management website: OPM - Delegated Examining Certification Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements for this grade level. Additional Information 02/06/2024: Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1-year service agreement will be required. This position has promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied. Must obtain Delegated Examining certification prior to recommendation of promotion to the GS-12 grade level.