Job Summary

This position is located in the Human Capital Management Office within the Office of the Executive Director. The Specialist supports the Executive Resources Division, which manages senior executives, senior-level positions, administrative law judges, and certain political appointees across the agency. The work helps ensure the Federal Trade Commission can recruit, hire, develop, and retain its executive workforce.

Job Description

To qualify for the Human Resources Specialist (Executive Resources) position at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: applying Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies and principles for SES, SL, ALJ, political appointee, and Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program detailee staffing; assisting in policies and operations covering executive recruitment, staffing, position management, classification, performance management, executive compensation, and executive development; providing advisory support to managers and supervisors; assisting tentatively selected candidates preparing for OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Structured Interviews; maintaining executive resource systems such as the Executive Schedule C System (ESCS) and USA Performance; and researching and applying laws, regulations, and policies governing executive personnel programs. 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.