As assigned, performs designated segments of more complex personnel assignments of higher-graded specialists. Knowledge of the organizational structure, and programs of assigned areas to provide advice to management. Ability to prepare reports to convey basic personnel information. Communication skills sufficient to exchange personnel information. The incumbent is under the direction of a higher-grade employee, who provides general instructions as to objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
Work is performed independently with assistance available as needed.
Work is reviewed for technical soundness and conformity with agency policy and established objectives. The incumbent uses judgment in choosing, interpreting, and adapting guidelines to specific cases or problems. The techniques used in following procedures are normally routine, but may involve some adaptation of established procedures. For each step, the specialist must make decisions on the appropriate course of action to choose. The purpose of the work is to provide personnel management services to an assigned organizational unit or in an assigned functional area.