Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Summary

This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

This position serves as a Supervisory Human Resources (HR) Specialist in the Department of Veterans Affairs) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Office of Management) Human Capital Management (HCM) Office of Workforce Relations (OWR). OWRSs mission i s to provide human resources products and services for over 155 National Cemeteries; 5 NCA District Offices, and NCA Central Offices affecting over 2,300 NCA employees. The purpose of this position is to provide oversight and management of a number of human capital management functional areas such as employee/labor relations) performance management) reasonable accommodation) and employee engagement programs. The incumbent reports to the Director) OWR. Major Duties This position serves as the Supervisor of Employee/Labor Relations) performance management) reasonable accommodation) and employee engagement programs. Incumbent is also an expert and advisor to all levels of management nationwide on the above programs. Promotes the establishment and achievement of the above programs objectives throughout NCA and assists management in the implementation of higher headquarters direction. Provides authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures specific to the above programs. Incumbent plans, implements, coordinates, and reviews all major program activities conducted with in the Division to ensure that these activities are in conformance with OPM, VA, and NCA objectives and regulations. The day-to-day activities of these program areas are carried out by the HR Specialists with in the Division and are subject to the review and/or approval of the incumbent or Service Director. Develops guidance on appropriate courses of action, and monitors, evaluates, and analyzes program execution with in the Division. Recognizes problems/problem areas, originates solutions to complex or unusual issues, and provides on-site assistance as needed. Serves as a team leader or member on assistance visits or investigative panels. The labor relations program administered by the incumbent involves over 50 different bargaining units nationwide) represented by seven ( 7) different labor unions. Incumbent also supervises the implementation of all program requirements on performance management, reasonable accommodation, and employee. Performs public outreach as needed. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (subject to change based on agency needs). Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Ad-Hoc Remote/Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Human Resources Specialist/PD1682963 Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required If interested in applying for this position you ay preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053138

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all specialized experience and time in grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement, 09/14/2026. 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 within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. 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. If your most recent non-award SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional non-award SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year time-in-grade. 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. Must possess and maintain a REAL ID compliant valid state driver's license. The BASIC REQUIREMENT for the HR Specialist GS-0201 series is presumed met if found qualified at the GS-0201-7 level and above. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, you must meet one of the following listed Criteria: Criteria 1- Graduate Degree and Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Serves as an authoritative advisor on staffing policies in accordance with the United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, VA Handbooks and Directives, and related guidance. Instructs and oversees subordinate staff in the effective use of VA HRIS systems and applications (such as HR Smart and USA Staffing). Provides comprehensive administrative guidance and technical direction for federal recruitment and placement activities. Conducts audits and appraises performance of Human Resources staff to ensure compliance with all federal and VA laws and regulations. Oversees and ensures that all work assignments within the human resources section are executed accurately and in accordance with established standards. Performs a wide range of leadership functions to guarantee that organizational objectives are met efficiently. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) ~OR~ Criteria 2- Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service that demonstrates HR management knowledge, concepts and principles and the performance of work in one or more of the HR specialty areas. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are effectively communicated to the section and seamlessly integrated into the section's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and deliverables. Clearly articulates and communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and program issues under review, as well as establishing deadlines and time frames for completion. Provides expert coaching to the section in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, offers guidance on work methods, practices, and procedures, and supports the section and individual team members in identifying the parameters of viable solutions as needed. Demonstrates leadership in fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and accountability, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience 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: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Evaluations

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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 09/14/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053138. 1. 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. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Other information 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. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA 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 http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets 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 OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.