Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital, Talent Acquisition & Benefits Group (TABG), Division of Pay and Benefits (DPB). As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-14, you will direct, coordinate, integrate and collaborate staff, functions and operations associated with employee benefits and pay. Responsibilities Negotiate and interact with stakeholders on Division/Group related functions and anticipated changes. Prepare options and recommendations on the application of policies, and contribute to the attainment of organizational mission goals, and objectives (TABG, OHC, CMS, HHS). Champion continuous quality improvements, often through the accomplishment of Division goals and objectives, and suggest more efficient processes and procedures. Provide supervision to a subordinate staff of HR Specialists and/or other HR-focused administrative support positions. Develop and implement CMS-wide operating guidance, procedures, training and communication tools for the Division. Work in collaboration with other TABG and OHC professionals to ensure alignment with overall goals, plans, and activities, partnering in the development and implementation of strategic plans. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-14, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Leading a team by managing the timeliness of benefits and/or payroll actions and balancing the workload of a team; 2) Applying a wide range of concepts, practices, laws, regulations and policies related to benefits and/or payroll functions; AND 3) Advising or consulting on benefits and/or payroll programs, regulations and policies. 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. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12652182 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: No Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not authorized Financial Disclosure: Not required Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.