Human Resources Spec (Perf/Awards)

This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12, Human Resources Spec (Perf/Awards) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CIVILIAN WORKFORCE RELATIONS BRANCH PSC-CPM-2 in Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, or Norfolk,VA Major duties: You will serve as a Human Resources Spec (Perf/Awards) and be responsible for a wide variety of issues which range from routine to highly complex. The position provides technical support to the customers, employees and management officials/supervisors. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Provide guidance on civilian awards and performance programs to employees, supervisors, and managers to ensure actions are completed correctly and in accordance with policy. Assist with performance plan establishment, mid-year and final guidelines and processes. Provides input on the impact of changes or other situations involving performance program. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the performance program and program participation. Conduct training on awards or performance programs for HR staff and supervisors to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. Respond to inquiries from employees, supervisors, and managers regarding awards and performance matters to provide timely customer service and resolve issues. Provide advice and guidance on unique or controversial issues involving awards and performance. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information Requirements: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This not a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.