U.S. Census Bureau

Summary
This vacancy is for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position in the Human Resources Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, 0201-15, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
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Duties
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• Serves as a senior consultant with the ADC of Consulting Service in evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for recruitment, staffing, and placement for HR support for the Decennial hiring.
• Evaluates the needs of the Regional Census Centers (RCC) recruitment and placement activities.
• Uses a high degree of technical skill, develops the overall plans, procedures, and operating methods for the staffing, recruitment and placement of excepted jobs in the Bureau's six RCCs in support of Census 2030.
• Directs the hiring, placement, and training of the Bureau's Human Resources Specialists who support the RCC. Coordinates and integrates ongoing hiring program activities with other HRD branches and staff.
• Analyzes problems and determines appropriate corrective measures and develops new or improved techniques to improve program effectiveness.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.

Qualifications
For permanent Census employees, this is a competitive temporary promotion opportunity not to exceed (NTE) 4 years, this temporary promotion may be extended or terminated earlier. At the conclusion of the temporary promotion, the permanent Census employees will return to their position of record.
For all other Department of Commerce (DOC) employees, this is a competitive temporary appointment opportunity not to exceed (NTE) 4 Years, this temporary appointment may be extended or terminated earlier.
This position may be filled as a competitive temporary promotion opportunity not to exceed (NTE) 4 years by a current career or career-conditional Department of Commerce employee. This temporary promotion may be extended, terminated earlier, or made permanent at management's discretion. At the conclusion of the temporary promotion, the employee will return to their position of record.
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Specialized Experience: For the GG-15, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS/GG-14 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes:

• Applying a wide range of concepts, procedures, and operating methods for the staffing, recruitment, and placement of excepted and competitive service programs.
• Formulating objectives to develop strategic short-term and long-term hiring solutions to complex problems in conjunction with management and other team members.
• Performing management advisory and consultative functions in the areas of recruitment and staffing, as well as issues that involve matters that are contentious and/or susceptible to widely varying interpretations, and require creating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information.
• Applying Human Resources regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to Human Capital programs.

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.
Additional information
Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Additionally, the following link provides information on the hiring authority that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

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The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
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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.
Benefits
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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.