Human Resources Specialist (AHRO TCF) - Montrose, NY - Overview Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? VA Hudson Valley Health Care System is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, New York, surrounded by amazing hiking, biking and walking trails as well as a host of wonderful outdoor activities including activities on the Hudson River. With historic locations like Hyde Park (home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt), Newburgh (the site of one of George Washington's Headquarters during the revolution) and the historic U.S. Military Academy, the area offers an abundance of single-person and family activities. VA Hudson Valley 1,600 employees are committed to the more than 150,000 Veterans we serve in the region and look forward to the Hudson Valley as a backdrop for all we do each day. The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location. *Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements. This is a developmental position leading to a GS-13, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. You will ultimately acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-13. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Work schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May become available after 6 months Telework: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (AHRO TCF)/00962A Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duties As an AHRO Development Program trainee the candidate serves under the direction of HR leadership performing a variety of on the job and formal training developing trainees from journeymen to full performance leadership level through planned training, on-the-job work experience and projects. By accepting this position you are committing to actively participate in any required training, conference calls, video conferences, details and associated assignments. This program may require travel between local medical centers which will not be compensated and activities and assignments outside of duty time. Upon completion of the two year program you will be expected to perform the following: Supervisory authority in this position is carried out through assigning and reviewing work on a basis compatible with each subordinate position, assuring work is accurate and completed within acceptable timeframes, approving absences and leave, developing performance plans and rating subordinates, planning and scheduling assignments, improving work procedures and efficiencies, developing data for use by VAMC/HCS management and determining which methods section goals and objectives will be met. In addition, the incumbent of this position plans and distributes work assignments, sets overall priorities, evaluates the work performance of each subordinate, gives advice and counsel as dictated by circumstances and level of subordinate position, participates in the evaluation of candidates for vacant positions, recommends promotions, hears and resolves employee complaints and/or grievances, identifies subordinate education and training needs, and promotes a cohesive team effort in satisfying customers' needs. Regular contact with top management personnel, line operating officials, managers and supervisors, and staff of various work units through the health care system. Dissemination of information, coordination of HR activities, and efforts expended in resolving differences regularly challenge the incumbent in representing management, defending established and advocated practices, gaining compliance with established policies, regulations and other directives. Duties include the preparation of a variety of operating and management reports used in program planning and evaluation. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for evaluation of HR programs as they relate to JCAHO standards. NOTE: Relocation expenses WILL NOT be authorized. - $70,111 $91,147 Job Details Application Open Date 5/26/2018 Application Close Date 6/11/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at

• . Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the - site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the - document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an - . - Qualifications - To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/11/2018. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on education and/or experience as described below: - Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:formulates, communicates, and implements policy involving recruitment and placement, position classification, position management, pay administration, employee processing and benefits, labor relations, employee relations to include conduct and discipline, employee recognition, workers' compensation, leave, hours of duty and employee health/drug testing programs. Serves as a representative on facility committees, councils, boards, study groups or other bodies that help develop policy or changes that impact the facility workforce. OR, - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to the work OR, - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: - Critical Thinking - Leadership - Personnel and Human Resources - Recruitment/Placement - Technical Competence 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; religions; 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. Note: - For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required. - Benefits - How To Apply - All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/11/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10221258. - To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. - Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.