Human Resources Specialist (Senior Advisor)

Provides strategic and technical human resources management expertise to a wide range of ongoing and ad hoc projects across all functions within the Office of Human Resource Management (AHR), including tailoring human capital solutions to address specific directorate or office strategic needs. Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of AHR senior leadership. Applies experience and expert knowledge to analyze trends and develop recommendations to inform senior executive strategic decision-making.

Shares responsibility for the performance of the programs/projects that frequently affect more than one Line of Business/Staff Office (LOB/SO) and the FAA as a whole. FV-J Duties: Provides expert guidance and leadership for projects and programs that often cross organizational boundaries. Utilizes extensive experience and knowledge to develop new approaches and methodologies tailored to the specific needs of AHR.

Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that impact strategic objectives, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Anticipates potential issues and proposes preventive actions to mitigate risks. Applies advanced knowledge of HR policies and objectives to manage multiple projects, programs, and initiatives.

Facilitates cross-organizational team efforts to develop plans to further Agency and Departmental strategies and serves as a representative of AHR interests and an advocate of the FAA workforce. Serves as a principal point of contact for AHR and apprises leadership of status of assigned projects. Makes recommendations based on emerging human resources trends and internal business process changes that drive innovation and improvement.

Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. As a recognized expert in human resources management, final work is typically reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.

FV-K Duties: Advises on the identification of human resource needs, defining human resources solutions that span multiple HR functions, forming integrated HR teams to complete projects associated with directorate or office human resource needs, and advising on the overall customer relationship with directorate or office key stakeholders. Leads agile project teams that integrate multiple human resources functions and capabilities, including identifying required team capabilities, defining roles and responsibilities, identifying clear project outcomes, and managing the implementation of the team's project plan to meet critical human capital objectives or meet emerging challenges. Manages, coordinates, and provides expert human resources management technical guidance both internally and externally for multiple projects, programs, and initiatives.

Facilitates cross-organizational team efforts to develop plans to further Agency and Departmental strategies and serves as a representative of AHR interests and an advocate of the FAA workforce. Clearly communicates objectives and deadlines and apprises leadership of the status of assigned projects. Conducts organizational reviews independently to identify strengths/gaps to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.

Applies a variety of effective communication skills to draft reports and presentations and deliver briefings to a variety of audiences and purposes. As a recognized expert in human resources management, final work is typically reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit. Has the authority, within guidelines, to make commitments for the organization, to establish new procedures, and to make exceptions within the assigned area of responsibility.

May perform other duties as assigned.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education may not be substituted for experience. Information regarding Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSA) Narratives: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.

Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Notes: 1. The duration of the detail will initially be six months; however, it may be extended or terminated at any time at management's discretion.

1. Selectee may be detailed to the FV-J or FV-K level.

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Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

1. Some, none or all candidates may be interviewed.

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This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about Core Compensation is available at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits.

1. Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay, are capped by law at $228,000 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122 c).
2. To confirm receipt of documents, you may contact Kinsley Kerlick at [email protected]. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration.

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be required to verify area of consideration. Other supplemental documentation, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded with your application or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.