To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience applying Federal HR laws and regulations to perform staffing and recruitment tasks such as conducting job analyses, developing assessment questions, determining applicant qualifications, coding and processing personnel actions and assisting with compensation and pay administration by performing basic pay-setting, determining eligibility for standard allowances, or processing within-grade increases. Experience utilizing automated HR systems (e.g., USA Staffing, Monster, DCPDS, FPPS or equivalent) to manage personnel actions and generate internal recruitment announcements and providing technical HR advice to managers or employees regarding leave programs, benefits, or standard hiring authorities. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience providing advisory services to management on strategic recruitment and workforce planning, including the selection and justification of hiring flexibilities (e.g., Direct Hire, VRA, Schedule A, and Pathways) and executing pay and compensation actions, including setting initial pay for new appointments, interpreting Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime eligibility, and justifying recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives (3Rs). Experience conducting job analysis for professional or highly technical occupations to develop valid evaluation criteria and assessment strategies and researching and interpreting intricate personnel laws (Title 5 CFR) and agency policies to resolve unconventional personnel issues or conflicting regulatory guidance. Experience managing the full lifecycle of the recruitment process, from developing multi-faceted sourcing strategies to coordinating final job offers, onboarding selectees, and coding various personnel actions. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Recruitment/Placement: Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them into positions to address changing organizational needs. Personnel Action Review and Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to evaluating, processing, and auditing personnel data and transactions to ensure full alignment with federal laws, civil service regulations, and internal policies. Compensation and Pay Administration: Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to designing, implementing, and managing equitable pay structures, position classification, and employee benefits to reward performance and maintain organizational competitiveness. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.