Human Resources Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, HR Policy and Programs Directorate, Compensation, Compliance, Oversight, and Policy Branch, located in Washington, D.C. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will allow you to utilize your expertise as a Lead project coordinator and senior advisor on various employment and workforce subject matter areas, where you will manage and execute projects and work assignments at various stages of the policy cycle to include formation, implementation and/or accountability and compliance. This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Typical Work assignments include: Leading the formulation, communication, implementation, training, and/or compliance efforts with respect to human capital policy in two (2) or more HR specialties such as compensation, classification, and other workforce and employment related areas. Providing authoritative guidance in HR policy planning, execution, and/or evaluation of regulatory compliance with laws, policies and procedures. Promoting HRM's effectiveness and efficiency to successfully meet CBP's overall vision, mission, strategy and priorities. Identifying ways in which Human Capital Policy can support CBP's strategy and goal. Participating with senior leaders on strategic analysis and planning. Developing, executing, and maintaining a viable, ongoing communications strategy regarding HR policies and regulations, project progress and results. Leading compliance reviews and audits to promote HR compliance and accountability.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.