This vacancy announcement may be used to fill two (2) GS-0201-14 Human Resources Specialist (Policy) positions located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Civilian Workforce Management in Washington, District of Columbia. Candidates may be considered for one or both of the following functional areas: Position 1: Strategic Workforce Planning or Staffing Policy Position 2: Performance Management, Awards, & Employee Engagement Policy
You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Policy) and be responsible for planning strategic goals and initiatives, designing customer-focused programs, developing policy, overseeing programs. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Serving as a recognized technical authority, exercising broad independence in researching, designing, developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive civilian HR programs and policies across Workforce Planning, Staffing, Performance Management, Awards, and/or Employee Engagement. Conducting complex labor trend analyses and evaluating best practices to strategically align talent initiatives with Coast Guard mission goals.
Independently formulating and delivering enterprise-wide executive decision papers, analytical reports, and senior leadership briefings on highly complex, sensitive, or contentious workforce issues, providing authoritative recommendations to gain executive leadership approval and buy-in. Serving as the principal Coast Guard civilian HR liaison with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), interagency working groups, and external components.
Independently analyzing existing and proposed legislation, regulations, and departmental directives to assess programmatic impacts and represent the agency's position.
This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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