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| Number range CHAPTER**VACANCY     | **Announcement No.: 2007-01**     |
| ANNOUNCEMENT**                    |                                   |
|                                   | **Issue Date: 02-08-07**          |
| **FEDERAL MARITIME**              |                                   |
|                                   | **Closing Date: 03-01-07**        |
| **COMMISSION**                    |                                   |
|                                   | **Area of Consideration: Status   |
|                                   | Applicants\***                    |
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|                                   | **(Local Commuting Area)**        |
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**POSITION: Human Resources Specialist, GS-201-09/11**

**ORGANIZATION LOCATION: Office of Administration**

**Office of Human Resources**

**PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-12**

> **GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: 800 North Capitol Street, N.W.**

**Washington, DC 20573-0001**

> **SALARY RANGE: GS-09: \$46,041 - \$59,852 Per Annum**

**GS-11: \$55,706 - \$72,42l Per Annum**

**(Locality Pay Area for Washington, DC)**

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**\*CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO STATUS CANDIDATES (RESIDING IN THE
LOCAL COMMUTING AREA) AND TO INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR NONCOMPETITIVE
APPOINTMENT, E.G., INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR
APPOINTMENT UNDER SCHEDULE A, DISABLED VETERANS RATED AT 30% OR MORE.
VETERANS WHO ARE PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES OR WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM
THE ARMED FORCES UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS AFTER 3 YEARS OR MORE OF
SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS ACTIVE SERVICE MAY ALSO APPLY UNDER THE
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT.**

**APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF EXPERIENCE AND THE
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS DESCRIBED BELOW. THEREFORE, IT IS CRITICAL THAT
ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING EXPERIENCE PERTINENT TO THESE FACTORS BE
ADDRESSED IN THE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS
VACANCY. APPLICANT MUST SHOW CLEARLY THE EXTENT TO WHICH HE/SHE
POSSESSES THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESCRIBED BELOW.**

**[DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES]{.underline}:** The incumbent performs a
broad range of technical and specialized program functions directly
associated with agency human resources management operations and
activities. Serves as the Office of Human Resources functional expert
and liaison for the National Finance Center (NFC) automated integrated
payroll and personnel system. Incumbent will be responsible for
analyzing the NFC system on an ongoing basis to ensure the proper
processing of personnel and payroll actions, develop various reports for
use by managers and administrative contacts in administering human
resources services, ensure the integrity of critical employee payroll
and personnel data through timely follow up actions, and monitor system
applications and performance for quality assurance and efficiency.
Provides guidance, consultation and staff assistance to managers,
supervisors and employees regarding Federal employee pay and benefits
administration and services, e.g., retirement, health and life
insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, Federal Flexible Spending Accounts, etc.
Performs related duties in staffing, classification, personnel security,
employee development and employee relations as the needs of the
organization dictate.

**[DUTY STATION]{.underline}**: Washington, D.C.

**[QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}**: All applicants are
required to meet the qualification requirements listed in the Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (which is available for review in any
Federal Personnel Office or online at www.opm.gov). Those requirements
are summarized below:

**[GS-9]{.underline}:** All applicants must possess 52 weeks of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level **OR** have
completed two full academic years of graduate education or have
completed all requirements for a master's degree (or equivalent) in the
following academic disciplines: human resources/personnel management,
industrial relations or directly related fields such as public
administration, political science, business administration, psychology,
labor relations, or education.

**[GS-11]{.underline}**: All applicants must possess 52 weeks of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level **OR** have
completed three full academic years of graduate education or have
completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent)
in the following academic disciplines: human resources/personnel
management, industrial relations or directly related fields such as
public administration, political science, business administration,
psychology, labor relations, or education.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to
the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the
applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to
successfully perform the duties of that position.

**[QUALITY RANKING FACTORS]{.underline}:** Applicants who meet the
qualification requirements described above will be further evaluated by
determining the extent to which their education, work experience or
related training, awards and performance appraisals indicate they
possess or have the potential to acquire the following knowledge,
skills, and abilities. THESE QUALITY RANKING FACTORS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED
IN ORDER TO BE GIVEN APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

1.  Knowledge of and skill in utilizing the USDA National Finance
    Center's (NFC) integrated payroll/personnel system, including skill
    in developing FOCUS and related reports.

2.  Knowledge of and skill in administering Federal benefits
    regulations, policies and procedures (for example, life and health
    insurance, Fed-Flex, and retirement programs);

3.  Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and

4.  Knowledge of and skill in administering regulations, principles,
    policies, and procedures related to Federal recruitment and
    placement, position classification, personnel security, employee
    development and employee relations programs.

    **[HOW TO APPLY]{.underline}**: All applicants should furnish the
    following (FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY
    RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION):

    1\. A current, [complete]{.underline} application, e.g., an Optional
    Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a resume, or
    any other application in written format (required);

    [The following information must be contained in your
    application]{.underline}:

    a\. announcement number, title, and grade(s) - please indicate
    lowest grade acceptable

    b\. full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers

    c\. social security number

    d\. country of citizenship

    e\. Forms DD-214 and/or SF-15 as appropriate (proof of veterans'
    preference)

    f\. highest Federal civilian grade held (give job series and dates
    held)

    g\. education level:

    \(1\) High school (name, city, state, and date of diploma or GED)

    \(2\) Colleges or Universities (name, city, state, major field of
    study, and type and year of any degree received - if no degree(s),
    show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter
    hours)

    h\. work experience (give the job title, duties, employer's name and
    address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending
    dates, hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your
    current supervisor)

    i\. job-related training courses (title and year)

    j\. job-related skills (e.g., other language skills, computer
    software/hardware skills)

    k\. job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g.,
    publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, public
    speaking, etc.);

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2.  A copy of the most recent performance appraisal and performance plan
    (elements and standards for achievement) if not indicated clearly on
    the annual performance appraisal (required of current Federal
    employees);

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2.  A copy of the last or latest SF-50, "Notification of Personnel
    Action," (required of all current Federal employees and of
    candidates applying on the basis of their reinstatement
    eligibility); and

3.  Supplemental narrative statement addressing the quality ranking
    factors (desirable, either on the application or on an attachment).

    **[OTHER INFORMATION]{.underline}**:

    Relocation expenses will not be paid.

    All status applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements.

    If selected, applicants must complete an OF-306, "Declaration for
    Federal Employment." Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal
    of an offer of employment. Selectee will be required to provide
    documentation that establishes his/her identity and employment
    eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
    1986 (Public Law 99-103, dated November 6, 1986).

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career
    Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) eligibles must be well-qualified
    for the position in order to receive special selection priority. To
    be considered well-qualified, candidates must meet all eligibility
    and qualifications requirements and must meet the fully successful
    level using the established rating criteria. Documentary evidence,
    e.g., Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Notice, Certification of Expected
    Separation, SF-50 documenting separation by RIF, or a letter from
    OPM or your agency documenting your priority consideration status
    MUST accompany your application in order to receive special
    selection priority.

    Displaced District of Columbia Government, Department of Corrections
    employees will be eligible for priority consideration and
    competitive appointment (Public Law 105-274). Eligible candidates
    are not restricted by geographic location or grade level in jobs for
    which they apply. Documentary evidence is the same as above.

    Applications must be received or postmarked\* no later than the
    closing date of the announcement and should be sent to the Office of
    Human Resources, Room 924, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North
    Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20573. Since the emergency
    closing of the main US Postal Service (USPS) mail processing
    facility in Washington, D. C., the USPS cannot guarantee that if you
    mail your application to us, we will receive it. It is your
    responsibility to get your application to us. Therefore, the
    following special procedures will apply for submitting applications
    to us until regular USPS mail deliveries can be resumed.

    1\. Applications can be e-mailed to: humanresources@fmc.gov. All
    e-mailed applications must be sent as an attachment in MS Word or
    WordPerfect format. Applications included in the body of the e-mail
    or in other formats will [NOT]{.underline} be considered.
    Applications submitted electronically should be received in our
    agency e-mail system by the closing date of the announcement.
    Additional application materials may be faxed to the agency at the
    number shown below by the closing date of the announcement.

    2\. Applications can be faxed to the FMC at: 202-523-7842.

    3\. Applications can be sent to the FMC via a private delivery
    service such as UPS, FedEx, etc.

    \*PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to use the USPS to mail your
    application, your postmarked application must be received in our
    Office no later than a week following the closing date in order to
    be considered. No exceptions will be made to this requirement.

    Applications submitted become the property of the Federal Maritime
    Commission and will not be returned. For further information
    regarding this announcement contact Mary McPherson on (202) 523-5773
    or by e-mail at humanresources@fmc.gov. [NOTE]{.underline}: The
    filing of job applications is a personal matter, not official
    government business. Such personal mail is, therefore, subject to
    payment of postage by the employee. Applications received in
    official postage-paid or government franked envelopes will not be
    acknowledged or considered.

    This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
    disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
    the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of
    Human Resources on (202) 523-5773. The decision on granting
    reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case-basis.

    ALL ACTIONS WILL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, OR
    LABOR ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION OR NONAFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS,
    RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, NONDISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL OR
    MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR ANY OTHER FACTOR WHICH IS
    NOT JOB RELATED.