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Job Title : Human Resources Specialist (ER/Recruitment/Placement)
Company  Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location Tucson, AZ, AZ

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Salary $65159 to $84711
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Contact:  Apply online at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66840603
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 JOB DESCRIPTION
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
08-085/Vin# 167356

Human Resources Specialist (ER/Recruitment/Placement)
SALARY RANGE: 65,159.00 - 84,711.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 02, 2008
to Wednesday, January 09, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0201-12POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Tucson, AZ
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)
JOB SUMMARY:
MISSION & VISION
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.
"To care for those who shall have borne the battle......"
–Abraham Lincoln
RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE AUTHORIZED
**THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EMPLOYEES ONLY**
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-085/Vin# 167356
VACANCY ID: PM167356
POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Specialist (ER/Recruitment/Placement) GS-0201-12/12
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
SAVAHCS is comprised of a 283-bed teaching hospital located on 116 acres in Tucson, Arizona, and has seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Southeast and Northwest Tucson, Arizona. Tucson enjoys more sunshine than any other city in the United States and has an average high temperature of 82 degrees with an average low temperature of 54 degrees. The winter is very mild and summer is very warm.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship RequiredBackground and/or Security Investigation Required
Send Mail to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
DO NOT MAIL RESUME PACKAGES
Tucson, AZ 85723
USA
Fax: (520)629-1802
For questions about this job:
Elizabeth K. Morgan
Phone: (520)792-1450x4359
Fax: (520)629-1802
Email: Elizabeth.Morgan@va.gov
 
 JOB REQUIREMENTS
08-085/Vin# 167356

Human Resources Specialist (ER/Recruitment/Placement)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Qualification Requirements: OPM Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualifications Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0201.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: GS-11: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level OR Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education lead to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

FOREIGN EDUCATION: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment) Applicants must be citizens of the United States, and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date.Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position.If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IRM (ineligible due to missing resume/forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.

Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
 
 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES,  DUTIES, TASKS
08-085/Vin# 167356

Human Resources Specialist (ER/Recruitment/Placement)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Tucson, AZ
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Serves as a specialist resolving very difficult employee relations issues in support of a wide variety of organizations with varying missions. Assignment may include professional, medical, administrative, and research positions in a large, multi-mission environment and a broad spectrum of expertise to provide consultation, guidance, and assistance to senior management officials, supervisors and employees. Specialist advises senior management on a wide range of difficult and complex conduct and performance issues encompassing all areas of concern. Develops and assists managers in implementing novel or innovative approaches to complex issues which are difficult to resolve or present sensitive problems. Specialist informs employees regarding their entitlements and obligations. Interprets laws, regulations, rules, and local policies for management and uses computer based programs or other means available to conduct more extensive research to resolve complex, controversial problems. Applies sound judgment and past practice or experience in developing new approaches where precedents are unavailable. Interprets the negotiated contract for management and employees as requested. Prepares and/or assists senior management in responding to both administrative and union grievances and ensures responses are in compliance with regulations/union contract are legally sufficient.

HOW TO APPLY
JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION
08-085/Vin# 167356

Human Resources Specialist (ER/Recruitment/Placement)
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
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1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
2. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.
3. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. www.sss.gov
5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
6. All qualification requirements must be met within 15 days after the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
 


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