Summary Joining the Secret Service, Office of Recruitment and Staffing will allow you to provide managerial advisory/consultative service to internal and external stakeholders; analyze significant human capital issues and problems; and develop recommendation and alternative solutions and in alignment with the global mission of the agency. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. Responsibilities The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) in the Office of Recruitment and Staffing. Typical work assignments include: Exercising delegated supervisory authorities and responsibility of a supervisory branch chief, including but not limited to planning subordinates work to be accomplished and establishing priorities and schedules for work completion. Evaluating work performance; communicating performance and conduct expectations and evaluations to subordinate employees; teaching, training and mentoring subordinate staff, interviewing candidates for positions; hearing and resolve complaints form employees; effecting disciplinary measures; identifying training needs; recommending awards/bonuses; and finding ways to improve production. Providing applicable information to stakeholders on implementation and execution of human capital law enforcement programs. Identifying and promoting awareness of problems and challenges associated with projects directed toward program and/or other interrelated programs; promoting compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, OPM guidance, directives, laws, and regulations; overseeing quality assurance of human capital operational programs and implementation of automated systems. Developing and executing strategic plans; determining long and short-range plans; setting goals and objectives; approving/disapproving program commitments with operational implications; resolving complex problems that require expert attention and guidance. Serving as senior advisor to design strategic plans to manage changes in resources and/or plan future management of allocated resources; proposing manpower allocations; and identifying operational data requirements. Providing briefings, analyses, metrics/analytics, and reports on assigned human capital programs and issues; and refining technical information into quality work products; providing consultant advice and support to all levels within the agency; communicating and disseminating program information. Analyzing and evaluating individual and program effectiveness by reviewing accomplishments, quality of work produced and established performance standards; conducting policy reviews to determine effectiveness of policies and best practices and ensuring consistency of application; reviewing work to identify and address problems in accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to procedures, then implementing appropriate corrective action; and providing key analytics/metrics and data on program performance and accomplishments. This announcement will be used to fill positions across both the APT Talent Management Division (ATM) and Law Enforcement Acquisition Division (LED). Apply for this exciting opportunity to Secret Service's mission by providing premier human capital service for a diverse workforce. This Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) position starts at a salary of $142,488.00, GS -14 step 1, with potential to $185,234.00 GS-14 step 10. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a top secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. NOTE: The person selected for this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers. Qualifications You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $142,488.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Providing the full range of advisory services and technical guidance to senior management officials on federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing Human Resources Recruitment & Placement Programs. Providing authoritative guidance to managers and supervisors on recruitment, staffing, and placement programs and special appointing authorities in the competitive and excepted service. Researching and interpreting Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to assist in streamlining processes and developing HR standard operating procedures and guidance, as well as advising senior management on best practices and ways to improve the programs and services administered. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to HRsupport@usss.dhs.gov. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).