The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources will allow you to play an essential role in providing expert guidance in an array of human resources-related functions in support with the mission. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: GS-13 Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $90,025.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Providing human resources guidance to supervisors and managers. Researching and interpreting Federal laws and regulations, policies, and procedures. Utilizing automated HR systems to conduct research or generate analytics and reports. Advising on human resources concepts and best practices to perform human resources-related work. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The U.S. 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.
The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in the Office of Human Resources under one of our divisions to include: APT Talent Management Division (ATM), Classification and Position Management Division (CPM), or Law Enforcement Acquisition Division (LED). Typical work assignments include: Researching and interpreting Federal laws and regulations, policies, and procedures to advise internal and external stakeholders on intent and application of concepts and principles relevant to the appropriate situations. Identifying ways to improve or enhance current best practices to ensure that management operational processes are effective in meeting the agency's goals and missions. Developing decision documents, memorandums, executive summaries, and other informational work products that inform managers and employees of human resources-related policies, procedures, or determinations. Consulting with managers and employee regarding human resources-related processes, procedures, and policies. This Human Resources Specialist position starts at a base salary of $90,025.00, GS-13 Step 1, with potential to $117,034.00, GS-13 Step 10. The locality adjustment will be added to the base salary of the selected location.