Human Resources Specialist

Hiring Path:

- Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required:
Top Secret Clearance

Appointment Type

Term appt, NTE 4 yrs

Appointment Type Details:
Definite not to Exceed 5 years

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

- Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
This position serves as a regional HR Specialist supporting posts throughout the EUR and IO region, and as a technical resource for advising EUR and IO posts on HR policy, related training, and best practices. As a Regional HR Specialist the job position is responsible for managing, implementing, and advising on USDH and E Staff HR programs and operations for a portfolio of posts throughout the region, many of which do not have a dedicated USDH HRO. This may include the full spectrum of HR portfolios, such as performance management, recruitment, personnel actions, etc., both virtually and through TDY visits. Additionally, the position is expected to develop and execute innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of HR processes, train and mentor newer HR employees, and advise post HR, supervisors, management, and other customers on HR policies.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years progressively responsible experience in the field of Human Resources/Personnel Management.
- Education Requirements:
Mandatory: Two years of post-secondary education.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Mandatory: English - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate. THIS WILL BE TESTED.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to hold a Top-Secret Security clearance.

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)**: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
- Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits:

- Agency Benefits:
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

**This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.