Human Resources Liaison

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in The Office of Protection Services with the Smithsonian Institution. The Office of Protection Services (OPS) is responsible for overseeing a large museum/complex law enforcement and security program, and leading and providing protection throughout the Smithsonian Institution (SI). The Human Resources Liaison (HRL) is responsible for developing, implementing, and/or managing personnel and HR functions. In this position, you will: GS-11/GS-12 Ensure that position descriptions are accurately classified in accordance with the applicable classification standards for the proposed series and grade, and that they reflect the correct pay plan, occupational series, official title, and grade level. Analyze Trust and Federal budgets, staffing, and workload data to provide guidance on staffing options, administrative support functions, and program operations. Serve as the OPS's subject matter expert on HR systems, utilizing Office 365, timekeeping, and personnel management systems to support operations and mission requirements. GS-11: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience providing technical assistance and support to employees and management on human resources programs and processes; assisting with staffing and recruitment activities; coding and processing personnel actions; and reviewing position descriptions for accuracy and compliance. Or Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. GS-12: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience providing technical assistance and advisory support to employees and management on human resources programs and processes; assisting with staffing and recruitment activities; coding and processing personnel actions; reviewing position descriptions for accuracy and compliance; and interpreting and guiding management on human resources policies, procedures, and guidance. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. In an effort to streamline our hiring process, SI employees whose current position of record is in the same job series (0301) and who are in a (Federal competitive or excepted service appointment) as this advertised position, are not required to submit a transcript with your application package. However, if selected, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcript before your start date in the position. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. There are no basic education requirements for this position.