DutiesResponsibilities include:Processing and preparing personnel actions.Providing guidance on and administration of benefits programs.Advising management on Human Resources topics.Performing position analysis.Overseeing the performance management process.Administering pay and leave programs.Identifying training and development needs.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned on a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit, tax checks, drug testing). Continued employment requires a favorable background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.Probationary period of up to one year may be required.Federal employees must meet time‑in‑grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date and before placement.QualificationsGS‑9You must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below.Specialized Experience – One full year equivalent to GS‑07 level in Federal service. This includes:Advising managers on Human Resources matters.Resolving moderately complex, recurring HR issues.Interpreting regulatory material to present findings, training, or recommendations related to position classification, recruitment and staffing, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, or pay and compensation.Education – One of the following in a related field: a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; two full years of higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; or an LL.B./J.D., if related.Combining Education and Experience – Combination of graduate education and experience may be used if graduate education exceeds one full year.GS‑11Possible qualifications.Specialized Experience – One full year equivalent to GS‑09 level in Federal service. This includes:Providing comprehensive management advisory and technical services on HR laws and regulations.Advising management on recruitment methods and strategies.Applying problem‑solving methods and techniques on a variety of HR issues.Interpreting regulatory material to present findings, training, or recommendations related to position classification, staffing and recruitment, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, or pay and compensation.Education – One of the following in a related field: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; three full years of higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree; or an LL.M., if related.Combining Education and Experience – Combination of graduate education and experience may be used if graduate education exceeds two full years.BenefitsPayment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.EEO StatementThe United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. For more information see