Workforce Management Specialist, GS-0301-9/11 (93686)

Announcement TypeTARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)Position TypePermanentUSACE Organization Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - Rock Island DistrictLocations (City, State)Rock Island, ILPosition Overview/DutiesAre you passionate about helping people while expanding your own skills and experience? The Rock Island District is seeking a Workforce Management Specialist to be part of the District’s Workforce Management Team. In this role you’ll contribute to strategic workforce planning, analyze data, and implement innovative solutions to support our most valuable asset—our people! This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. In This Dynamic Role, You WillProvide supervisor with data and recommendations of a wide variety of actions, issues, problems, and questions that affect the Division's employees and official structure.Work with professional development coordination on various training programs, needs and requests; monitor and report on workforce trends and metrics.Collaborate with the workforce management office on the management and improvement of data systems and tools related to workforce management.Create and manage purchase requests and commitments for vehicle rentals, telephones, labor, awards, purchases, etc.Discover the Quad Cities, where the cost of living is low, the Mississippi River views are breathtaking and the rolling fields of corn and soybeans will welcome you home! Enjoy our museums, trails, vineyards and winding scenic byways through Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. With a metro area population of 450,000, you’ll find big city amenities, small-town hospitality and an actual work-life balance while you grow your career. Did we mention easy commutes, fun festivals, beautiful parks AND affordable housing? Take a minute to check us out! https://visitquadcities.com/aboutOther Conditions And RequirementsThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Industrial Base (DIB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.To qualify as a GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Analyzing workforce, budget, or organizational data to recommend solutions or management actions; AND 2) Utilizing automated systems to process personnel, manpower, or financial transactions; AND 3) Collaborating with management, human resources, or other offices to resolve workforce management matters and support organizational changes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).OREducation: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Business Management or Human Resource Management.ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.To qualify as a GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: advising on workforce management functions, including procedural and policy matters related to staffing, personnel actions, and/or organizational needs, providing guidance on performance management, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives; and communicating effectively with senior leadership and/or other personnel regarding staffing requirements, personnel actions, and/or organizational changes. OREducation: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. ORA Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.Other Requirements Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. Direct deposit of pay is required. One-year trial/probationary period may be required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possession to operate vehicles. A relocation incentive may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factorTo learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job ElementsGS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/Reasonable AccommodationReasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.