BASIC QUALIFICATION: To qualify an applicant for any GS-0201 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) that may include military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the federal, OPM based, human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9), experience providing comprehensive counseling and technical guidance to management, employees, and annuitants on retirement, insurance, and benefit programs by interpreting and applying complex laws, regulations, and policies in the federal civilian workforce. -Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences. -Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter. -Ability to conduct research and determine appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR specialty areas and to make recommendations. -Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication. -Ability to analyze complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions. -Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives. -Ability to write clear, concise explanations of complex HR topics such as evaluation statements, investigation reports. -Working knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment. Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.