Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Human Resources Specialist (Development). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. This is NOT a remote position. Employee will be required to report to the Bureau of Reclamation office at the duty location below. Duty Location: Lakewood, Colorado Responsibilities GS-12 Major Duties Manages the HR Operations Division's training program by designing, developing, and administering technical in-house training in all functional areas. Advises on the design and execution of supervisor and employee focus groups convened from the organizational initiatives/surveys data collected from the OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). Evaluates training needs and create training plans working with subject matter experts and the Management Team to meet the Division goals and cater to a diverse client base. Supports the planning and evaluation of the training program for effectiveness. Researches, identifies, and recommends instructional or technology solutions. Provides career counseling to employees. Identifies and procures training from external sources and oversees the organizations procurement contracting process. Acts as a contracting officer's representative (COR) for the execution of the training. GS-11 Major Duties Provides guidance and mentoring to non-HR subject matter experts in developing and delivering in person and web-based training. Evaluates HR program area data from a variety of sources and systems to identify issues, spot trends, validate audit findings, and determine corrective actions needed to mitigate risk and potential for future issues. Track the array of recurring requirements to ensure Division and regulatory requirements are met for items such as annual communications / notices to customers and employees, annual training, competency assessments, use of required training frameworks, and others as applicable. Studies and applies evolving trends, developments, and applications in the employee development and learning field, including e-learning. Supports the planning and evaluation of the training program for effectiveness. Researches, identifies, and recommends instructional or technology solutions. Assists with the execution of the focus group developed to analyze the FEVS data. Defines performance standards and metrics for training courses. Provides advice to management regarding the use of human resources programs to promote organizational strategic goals or objectives. Provides career counseling to employees. Identifies and procures small training purchases from external sources and oversee the organizations procurement contracting process. GS-09 Major Duties Conducts training in a variety of training environments using the appropriate instructional methods for delivering the course of instruction. Provides advice on basic training programs policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures. Reviews training analysis deliverables for completeness and adherence to instructional design principles and best practices. Interprets assessment and exercise results to develop recommendations on issues such as long-range training needs, and policy or guidance changes. Recommends enhancements or alternations of training programs or process improvements to gain desired results for workforce requirements. Assists supervisors and employees with the development of Individual Development plans and job-related career development activities. Is responsible for training administration and the learning management system (LMS) including: course announcement, eligibility requirements, registration, course rosters, and inquiry about available training and eligibility requirements. Identifies and procures external training to meet workforce development requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must live within 50 miles of the official duty station. Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Miscellaneous Appointing Authorities Pathways Program - Conversion Eligible Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Public Lands Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority Special Hiring Authorities Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. Applicants must meet qualification requirements specified in the section titled SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, education requirements specified in the section titled EDUCATION, or a combination of experience and education that together are equivalent to one year of specialized experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the position, your resume must clearly describe specialized experience that demonstrates the following: To qualify for the GS-09 position, you must posses 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: To qualify for the GS-11 position, you must posses 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: To qualify for the GS-12 position, you must posses 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. To qualify for the GS-09 position, you must have completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. To qualify for the GS-11 position, you must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. To qualify for the GS-12 position, you must possess 1 year of specialized experience. This level does not allow substituting education for experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/30/2024. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-09 and GS-11 grade levels. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.