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HR Specialist (Generalist)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Washington, DC

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SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Annuities, Auditing, Background Investigation, Candidate Sourcing, Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Disclosure, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Funding, Government, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Human Resources, Human Resources Strategy, Income Tax, Insurance, Interpret Regulations, Legal, Legal Documents, Liability Insurance, Liquidity, Maintain Compliance, Mortgage, Operational Audit, People Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Recruiting Strategy, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Research Skills, Retirement Plan, Sales, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Workforce Management, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
Summary

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office of Inspector General (FHFA-OIG) promotes the economy, efficiency, and integrity of FHFA's programs and operations by conducting audits, investigations, evaluations, and reviews and recommending courses of action designed to support FHFA's mission of ensuring a safe and sound mortgage finance system that provides reliable liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment.

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Duties

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The position is in the Office of Administration, Human Resources Division.

As an HR Specialist (Generalist), you will:

  • Provide comprehensive HR advisory and technical services to FHFA-OIG managers and employees. Perform work in the full range of HR specialty areas, including HR Strategy, Staffing/Recruitment, Classification and Position Management, Labor Management and Employee Relations, Performance Management, Pay and Compensation, and Employee Benefits, to include retirement counseling.
  • Work with FHFA-OIG'S HR Service Provider (HRSP) in the preparation of vacancy announcements, assist managers with the development of appropriate evaluation criteria, identify and target appropriate sources of applicants, work with hiring office to set pay and make formal offers of employment to selected candidates.
  • Serve as Payroll Liaison between the HRSP in resolving pay related issues for employees and management. Coordinate and resolve all time and attendance related issues. Serve as master timekeeper for agency. Ensure agency time and attendance is processed and certified in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Research and keep abreast of new legal and regulatory requirements which impact work. Interpret legal and regulatory documents, provide guidance within the team and develop implementation requirements in concert with the HRSP.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

- A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.

- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.

- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

- Undergo an income tax verification.

-If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay.

Key Requirements:

  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National


Ethics: FHFA-OIG employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA-OIG employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA-OIG. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA-OIG employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms.

Qualifications

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience for the EL-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the EL-12 grade level in the Federal service. (EL-12 is equivalent to a GS-12.)

Specialized experience for this position includes:

- Interpreting and applying Federal HR laws, regulations, policies and procedures to resolve personnel issues, and ensure compliance. Providing HR advisory and technical support to managers and employees in staffing, employee relations, performance management, pay administration, benefits, and retirement programs. AND

- Managing recruitment and personnel actions, including coordinating vacancy announcements, advising hiring managers on staffing strategies and hiring authorities, processing appointments and personnel actions, and resolving payroll and time and attendance issues in collaboration with shared service providers. AND

- Researching and interpreting federal benefits regulations and policies, and providing guidance to employees. Conducting research on HR policies and regulatory changes and recommending process improvements to enhance workforce management, program effectiveness, and organizational objectives.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:

For the EL-13, you must have been at the EL/GS-12level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

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Additional information

- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

- This is a non-bargaining unit position.

- Telework opportunities are offered per agency policy.

- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

- Occasional travel may be required.

Our employees enjoy all the standard federal benefits, plus additional agency-specific benefits. Our benefits package includes:

-HEALTH INSURANCE: A variety of Federal Employee Health Benefit plans to choose from which can be paid from pre-tax income. FHFA-OIG pays 90% of the bi-weekly premium.

-DENTAL and VISION INSURANCE: 100% of the premium for employees and their family members (including domestic partners).

-401(k) PLAN: In addition to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), FHFA-OIG employees are eligible to participate in a separate agency-sponsored 401(k) plan. FHFA-OIG provides a 100% employer matching contribution of up to 5 percent of your salary that you contribute. The plan offers multiple investment options. Funds from qualified plans of previous employers can be rolled over to your 401(k) account.

-COMMUTING EXPENSES: FHFA-OIG provides monthly transportation and parking subsidies to employees who commute to work on public transportation. Employees who do not commute via public transportation may apply for free parking at the building.

-GYM: Free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facilities when at the HQ building.

-REIMBURSEMENTS and STIPENDS: Fees forprofessional licenses/certifications and professional liability insurance may be reimbursed. Health and Wellness stipends are provided to eligible employees each year for activities related to promoting a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance. Travel stipends are provided to employees who travel over 50 nights per fiscal year.

Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

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, based on your adjudication decision. 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

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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