Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Specialist)

$50,024 - $72,021/Yr

Bureau of Prisons - Florence, CO

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Florence, CO

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist position is located within the Human Resources Office of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility in Florence, CO. This role is crucial in assisting with the administration and implementation of various human resource programs at the facility. The incumbent will contribute significantly to staffing functions by developing recruitment sources and methods, participating in recruitment activities, advising prospective applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews, and preparing requests for security clearances. Additionally, the specialist will provide assistance in administering employee relations matters, including the incentive awards program, performance evaluation program, and leave administration program. The position also involves administering the employee-management relations program to ensure stable and cooperative relations between management and line staff. The specialist will provide advisory services to a wide range of employees, offering guidance on leave regulations and other HR-related inquiries. It is important to note that, alongside all other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the security of the institution, which is a primary duty that takes precedence over other responsibilities. This role requires a strong understanding of federal personnel policies and procedures, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The specialist will need to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain logs and reports, and support office workflow effectively. The position is permanent and full-time, with a promotion potential to GL-09, and it is essential for candidates to meet specific educational and experience qualifications to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering and implementing human resource programs at the facility.
• Develop recruitment sources and methods for staffing functions.
• Participate in recruitment activities and advise prospective applicants.
• Schedule and conduct interviews for candidates.
• Prepare requests for security clearances for eligible candidates.
• Administer employee relations matters, including incentive awards and performance evaluations.
• Provide advice on leave administration and employee-management relations.
• Ensure stable and cooperative relations between management and line staff.
• Maintain security of the institution as a primary responsibility.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• GL-05: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• GL-07: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
• GL-05: Three years of general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• GL-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply personnel policies and procedures.
• Skills in planning and organizing work to effectively track assignments.
• Experience in providing clear and concise communications in writing and/or orally.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of federal personnel principles, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with responding to formal and informal HR-related inquiries.
• Proficient with maintaining logs, reports, and tracking systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make federal careers rewarding.