Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Human Resources Specialist (Quality Control)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia. Responsibilities
(Note: The original description focuses on qualifications and agency context rather than specific day-to-day duties. A refined version should clearly outline the responsibilities of a GS-09 Human Resources Specialist; where possible, keep aligned with federal HR functions such as recruitment and placement, merit promotion, position classification, benefits, employee relations, security, and personnel action processing. If additional responsibilities were provided elsewhere in the original text, include them here in this section.) Qualifications
To be qualified for the GS-09 Human Resources Specialist, you must possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service; or A master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR A combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirements (graduate education must be in excess of one full year). Specialized Experience:
Experience that equips the applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities in information/data processing and the basic principles and practices of HR specializations (recruitment and placement, selection and merit promotion, position classification and position management, employee benefits, employee relations, personnel security); providing and communicating technical, factual, and procedural information to employees, supervisors, and managers; processing and maintaining personnel action requests to ensure timely and accurate personnel action processing and maintenance of electronic personnel files; and resolving personnel action errors. Education:
A master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; if related. Education must be at the graduate level in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combining Education and Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirements. Graduate education must be in excess of one full year to count toward qualification. Career Transition and Employment Considerations
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) the vacancy is within ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement, and 3) you are well-qualified for the vacancy. Well-qualified means you satisfy all qualification requirements and receive a score of 85 or better. You must provide proof of eligibility (e.g., written ICTAP eligibility notification or separation personnel action form). Additional information is available at the ICTAP website (text only): http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. If your component has notified you of CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) the vacancy is within CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement, and 3) you are well-qualified for the vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements and receive a score of 85 or better. You must provide a copy of your CTAP eligibility notification. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is available at the CTAP section of the OPM website (text only): http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for merit promotion positions when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three or more years of continuous active military service. If applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and you wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to other required documents listed in the announcement. Special Employment Consideration
- Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below. You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: text only links to relevant guidance are provided below. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia. Responsibilities
(Note: The original description focuses on qualifications and agency context rather than specific day-to-day duties. A refined version should clearly outline the responsibilities of a GS-09 Human Resources Specialist; where possible, keep aligned with federal HR functions such as recruitment and placement, merit promotion, position classification, benefits, employee relations, security, and personnel action processing. If additional responsibilities were provided elsewhere in the original text, include them here in this section.) Qualifications
To be qualified for the GS-09 Human Resources Specialist, you must possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service; or A master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR A combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirements (graduate education must be in excess of one full year). Specialized Experience:
Experience that equips the applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities in information/data processing and the basic principles and practices of HR specializations (recruitment and placement, selection and merit promotion, position classification and position management, employee benefits, employee relations, personnel security); providing and communicating technical, factual, and procedural information to employees, supervisors, and managers; processing and maintaining personnel action requests to ensure timely and accurate personnel action processing and maintenance of electronic personnel files; and resolving personnel action errors. Education:
A master’s or equivalent graduate degree; OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; if related. Education must be at the graduate level in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combining Education and Experience:
A combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirements. Graduate education must be in excess of one full year to count toward qualification. Career Transition and Employment Considerations
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) the vacancy is within ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement, and 3) you are well-qualified for the vacancy. Well-qualified means you satisfy all qualification requirements and receive a score of 85 or better. You must provide proof of eligibility (e.g., written ICTAP eligibility notification or separation personnel action form). Additional information is available at the ICTAP website (text only): http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. If your component has notified you of CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) the vacancy is within CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement, and 3) you are well-qualified for the vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements and receive a score of 85 or better. You must provide a copy of your CTAP eligibility notification. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is available at the CTAP section of the OPM website (text only): http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for merit promotion positions when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three or more years of continuous active military service. If applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and you wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to other required documents listed in the announcement. Special Employment Consideration
- Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below. You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: text only links to relevant guidance are provided below. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
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