This position serves as a VISN 20 Supervisory Human Resources Specialist -Compensation Center of Excellence Unit (CCOE) located in the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) HR Shared Services Unit (SSU). This is being offered as a Temporary Promotion not to exceed 2 years. If selected for a Temporary Promotion, the position may be made permanent without further competition pending approval to hire.
Position Type - Supervisory: The HR Supervisor is a HR professional that exercises delegated supervisory and managerial authority on a recurring basis. HR Supervisors plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work; assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees.
They evaluate work performance of subordinates and give advice, counsel or instruction on both work and administrative matters. HR Supervisors interview candidates for positions and recommend appointment, promotions, or reassignments. They resolve complaints and grievances and effect disciplinary measures, as appropriate, for their staff. They identify developmental and training needs and arrange training.
They develop performance standards and find ways to improve production and increase qualify of work. HR Supervisors accomplish work through technical and administrative direction of other subordinate positions and constitute a major duty occupying at least 25% of position's time. Duties include but not limited to the following: Ensures senior management officials receive compliant, accurate advice that avoids unnecessary costs.
Settles claims against the Government, and fosters an understanding of statutory compensation entitlements, regulations, and court decisions. Senior consultant and advisor resolving conflicting interpretations, applying complex laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Provide advice and guidance to officials, supervisors, and employees on the full range of pay administration policies Anticipates and manages the impact of legislative and administrative changes.
Assures that the Network's interests are held to the most up-to-date requirements and is adept at providing feedback to National offices. Oversees the development and delivery of briefings to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of pay and leave administration findings, recommendations, and policies. Directs and oversees the establishment, verification, and continuance of all special salary rates and schedules for all Network sites.
Develops operating procedures and/or processes for use in recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive programs; and other strategic compensation programs. Ensure VISN Compensation unit participates in and contributes to effective implementation of Workforce Planning initiatives. Ensure valid wage evaluations are conducted. Ensure compliance on all pay limitation areas. Monitors employee entrance and exit surveys.
Supervisory: Provides technical and administrative supervision to the Network Compensation staff (HR Specialists in the area of Compensation). Develops work plans, competency plans, and evaluates employee performance. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by the unit. Set short and long- term priorities based on the difficulty level and requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of the employee.
Approves leave, work schedules, and time and attendance as necessary. Provides advice, counsel, or instructions on both work and administrative matters. Provides career counseling upon request approves training requests for the unit. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit. Recommends appointment, promotion or reassignment. Hears and resolves complaints or issues from employees. Referring group grievances and more serious complaints to a higher-level supervisor.
Grants minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands. Identifies developmental and training needs. Provides or arranges for needed developmental or new training needs. Finds ways to improve the quality of the work directed. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from core hours of 10:00am-2:00pm PST. Compressed/Flexible: May be available for highly qualified candidates. Virtual: Yes .Remote: Yes, if on an approved delay for space memo.
Position Description/PD#: Temporary Promotion - Supervisory Human Resources Specialist - Compensation/PD99992A Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. GRANDFATHERING PROVISION. HR Specialists, GS-0201, employed in VA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including the basic requirements of the occupation.
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:a. HR Specialists who are grandfathered into the GS-0201 occupational series may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance level of a career ladder, promoted to a higher grade or changed to a lower grade within the occupation.b.
HR Specialists who are grandfathered into the GS-0201 occupational series can be placed in a lead, supervisory or managerial position through an appropriate position change without meeting the basic requirements required in this standard but must meet the grade level requirements.c.
HR Specialists who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of this qualification standard may not be extended or reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of this standard.d.
HR Specialists serving on an appointment that leads to noncompetitive conversion to the competitive service may be extended on that appointment or converted to the competitive service without meeting the basic requirements of this standard, but they must meet the grade level requirements.e.
HR Specialists who are grandfathered under this provision that leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Zoie.InouyeOng@va.gov · 2535831960
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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