Human Resources Specialist (Senior Human Resources Specialist)

$117,962 - $153,354/Yr

Bureau of Prisons - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Senior Human Resources Specialist position at the Department of Justice is designed for experienced professionals who are committed to fostering a humane and secure environment within the corrections system. This role is pivotal in ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities. The Department of Justice prides itself on having a highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce that creates a strong foundation of safety and security. The principles of humanity and normalcy guide the work, aiming to develop good neighbors and support the rehabilitation of individuals in the correctional system. In this position, the Senior Human Resources Specialist will provide assistance to other specialists in the section and serve as a resource for staff dealing with complex human resource management issues. The role involves assuming and directing special projects and workgroups in various functional areas as directed. The specialist will coordinate assignments with other specialists, the Department of Justice, or other agencies to identify and resolve unusual and complicated issues. Additionally, the Senior Specialist will be responsible for providing technical guidance to the Director, Assistant Directors, Supervisors, and line staff, acting as a subject matter authority on specific human resources office issues. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of human resources functions, including classification, compensation, recruitment and placement, employee relations, and labor management relations within the federal government. The successful candidate will also need to be knowledgeable about the correctional environment and the issues that impact human resources policy, as well as the agency's negotiated labor/management contract and organizational structure. This role is critical in ensuring that the Department of Justice maintains a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, thereby enhancing the agency's commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to other specialists in the section and serve as a resource for staff on complex human resource management issues.
• Assume and direct special projects and workgroups in various functional areas as directed.
• Coordinate assignments with specialists, the Department of Justice, or other agencies to resolve unusual and complicated issues.
• Provide technical guidance to the Director, Assistant Directors, Supervisors, and line staff.
• Act as a subject matter authority on specific human resources office issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of human resources functions related to classification, compensation, recruitment and placement, employee relations, and labor management relations in the federal government.
• Knowledge of the correctional environment and issues impacting human resources policy.
• Experience with the agency's negotiated labor/management contract and organizational structure.
• Knowledge of federal human resources regulatory references.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Skill in managing personnel programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy/guidelines.
• Knowledge of labor management relations.

Benefits

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