Hr Officer Job in Dublin - 95089322 - ZAVIZAUPWUWM.

Job Title:
HR Officer

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
557-11-020-DP

SALARY RANGE:
$81,823.00 - $106,369.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, December 23, 2010 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0201-13/13

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Dublin, GA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Human Resources Officer.   Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.  

First Cut Off: 01/19/2011 (Applications received by the cutoff will receive first consideration.Applications received after this date will be referred to the hiring manager every 2 weeks after this date.)

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Federal employees must achieve time in grade to qualify

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Dublin, GA

DUTIES:The Human Resources Officer (HRO) has full delegated responsibility for the planning, direction, control, coordination, operation and evaluation of the facility HR management program. Incumbent will serve in an advisory capacity to senior management and works on a day-to-day basis with the Medical Center Director.The incumbent fully participates in policy making and management decisions that affect the delivery of health care that may impact the facility.He/She will be directly responsible for the management, reorganization, restricting, and design of the facility workforce to achieve these goals and objectives.Incumbent will provide staff service, advice and guidance to all supervisory levels on human resources management principles, techniques and acceptable practices, as well as technical advice on regulatory and procedural requirements.He/She services a facility that involves title 5, title 38, hybrid title 38, and wage grade employees.Formulates, communicates and implements VAMC policy involving recruitment, placement, and position management, labor and employee relations, workers' compensation, and classification.He/She will participate with the EEO officer providing advice and guidance in establishing and maintaining a positive action program.Incumbent will participate on various committees and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. At the GS-13 level, this position requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.Specialized experience is defined as experience in performing duties that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.Creditable specialized experience would have been gained in positions that would have given the applicant knowledge of and ability to apply laws and regulations governing federal human resource programs, the ability to develop and analyze HR program improvement techniques, strategies and objectives, and the ability to assess program effectiveness and make recommendations.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

All employees are required to successfully complete a Special Agreement Check (SAC) prior to employment.  Once employed, employees are subject to successfully complete a background investigation in order to remain employed.

Time-In-Grade Requirement:  You must complete a minimum of 52 weeks in positions no more than one grade lower or equivalent at the GS-12.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as described in the duties listed above.  You will also be evaluated to the extent that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position as defined below.  When describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, it may be beneficial to give examples and explain how often you used these skills or the complexity of the knowledge you possessed.  Therefore, please ensure your resume addresses the following:

1.Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and precedent decisions in order to provide authoritative advice to top management officials at the facility level concerning issues in all subject areas of human resources management, including recruitment and placement; position classification and position management; labor and employee relations; etc.

2.Ability to plan, organize, direct, and control, and effectively lead and manage the activities in the various areas of a human resources service/division.This includes the development of goals and objectives, work plans, and tools to ensure effective service delivery and achievement of desired results, and application of sound human resources and resource management principles and techniques.

3. Ability to lead and provide effective HRM services to a variety of customer activities, and to integrate work efforts and negotiate acceptable solutions with those whose organizational goals and objectives may differ.This includes the ability to establish and maintain effective relations with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers on difficult issues; deal tactfully with all levels of employees, union officials, and management on controversial or sensitive issues and situations; and apply communications techniques such as persuasion, conflict resolution, negotiation, motivation, etc.

4.Skill in written communication sufficient to prepare and present findings to support actions regarding difficult human resources issues, develop training programs, and prepare technical reports, correspondence, policy statements, and recommendations.

5.Ability to evaluate and analyze problem situations, identify alternative solutions, and provide new insight in order to develop innovative, customer-focused solutions and effect organizational improvements.

6.Ability to establish priorities, and to adjust and respond to changing issues, requirements and situations.

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.

Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.

If you are selected and you have not previously served as a federal manager, you will be required to serve a one-year managerial probation period.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.


HOW TO APPLY:You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button to the right of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

All applicants must submit a complete application package which includes an application (OF-612 - Application for Federal Employment, or Resume); an OF-306 (Declaration of Federal Employment); current/former federal employees must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) with grade, step, and salary information.  Please send a list of at least three (3) work related references with the reference's title, address, phone number and e-mail address. Applicants claiming veteran status must submit a DD214 (or another document verifying their veterans status and character of service), VA Letter and SF-15 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf), if applicable.  Applicants who fail to submit required documents by the stated due date may not receive full consideration for this vacancy.  Applications should be mailed to the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (05), ATTN:  Human Resources,

1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin, GA31021

.  Applications may also be hand carried to the Human Resources Department.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Debra Purnell
Phone: 478-272-1210x5566 Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1826 Veterans Blvd
Dublin, GA 31021
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.