Summary This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration, Human Resource Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Responsibilities Incumbent will lead a multi-functional team of HR Specialists at the full performance GS-12 level performing various recruitment and placement, classification and operations related duties and functions. Communicates higher-level plans, vision, missions and values to the team and integrates them into the team's goals, work plans and services. Defines assignments and projects to team members in terms of problems to be solved, milestones and timelines for completion. Coaches the team in the selection and application of problem-solving met hods; provides advice on procedures; and assists team members in identifying parameters for appropriate solutions. Assists the team in balance workload in accordance with established workflow, skill levels, and specializations; makes adjustments for priorities and timeliness; and ensures each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product. Trains and arranges for needed training, both in teamwork and in subject matter skills. Monitors and reports on work progress; checks work in progress and reviews completed work to see that supervisor's priorities, instructions, quality criteria and deadlines have been met. Uses consensus-building tools in coordinating team initiatives. Provides appropriate tools for effective teamwork accomplishment, e.g. project files, policies, procedures and current knowledge to answer questions from team members. Prepares reports on work accomplishment and coordinates the presentation of work-related information to the supervisor. Informs the supervisor periodically of team and individual work accomplishments, progress and training needs. Resolves informal complaints and refers more serious/formal issues to the supervisor. Informs employees of availability benefits, services and work-related activities. Makes recommendations to the supervisor on assignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, and performance appraisals. Performs public outreach as needed. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Available Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Hr Spec (Class/Rec/Pl)/PD141120 The full performance level of this position is GS - 13. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required If interested in applying for this position you ay preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12961600 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all specialized experience and time in grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement, 05/26/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If your most recent non-award SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional non-award SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year time-in-grade. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Must have the ability to @type at least 40 words per minute. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: providing advice and assistance to internal and external customers and applicants on job announcements, application procedures, and eligibility requirements; application of various staffing programs, regulatory and eligibility requirements to properly advise applicants; researching and applying human resource regulations, principles, policies, methods and practices; providing advice and consultation to management and employees on HR related matters; and determining correct pay category, occupational series, title, and grade level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Classification Communication Critical Thinking Lead or Supervise Plan and organize work Recruitment/Placement 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
