SummaryThis position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Civil Service Talent Management, Executive Resources and Performance Management Division (HR/CSTM/ERPM). ERPM provides integrated executive policy and operational support services in a centralized location to the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Scientific and Professional (ST), Schedule C population, and the Department's Executive Resources Board (ERB).
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- At the GS-12 level, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined below; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receives closer than normal supervision.
- Plans, oversees, integrates, implements, and evaluates hiring processes for political appointments, and maintains detailed SES non-competitive position allocation data.
- Reviews recruitment policies for Schedule C and political appointments to improve efficiencies and apply innovative concepts or principles that lead to department wide developments and changes.
- Provides consultative support to the Division Director of ERPM, CSTM Director/Deputy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and the Department's Executive Resources Board (ERB).
- Conducts several onboarding sessions a month for political/Schedule C appointees; ensures completeness of documentation and obtains clearances at short notice.
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Conditions of employment- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
GS-12Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:- Experience performing Workforce Administration tasks within GEMS (e.g., adding a person (new hire); updating a person or biographical details; initiating/processing/cancelling/correcting personnel actions).
- Experience assisting with onboarding and recruitment processes for SES employees.
- Experience working with and providing support services, including communicating technical information, to executive level officials.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.
GS-13Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:- Experience independently processing personnel actions in the Global Employment Management System (GEMS).
- Experience managing the onboarding and recruitment process for SES employees.
- Experience preparing oral and written presentations and briefs for executive level officials.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at OAA@state.gov.
- OAA is responsible for reviewing and adjudicating reasonable accommodation (RA) requests for the Assessment Battery being used for this announcement. RA requests cover additional time on timed sections only. Applicants MUST submit their application before the vacancy closes, even if pending an adjudication decision. Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request is adjudicated to complete the assessment battery. Scores generated after the allotted timeframe will not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy. If a different type of RA is needed, please contact OAA directly at OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.
- The closing date of this announcement has been extended to 05/27/2026.
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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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