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Summary As a Lead Human Resources Specialist, you will perform coaching, facilitating and monitoring duties and provide technical expertise to the Benefits team. Location of position: GSA's Office of Human Resources Management, Kansas City, MO Responsibilities Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques. Provide advice on work methods, practices, and procedures; and assist the team and/or members in identifying the parameters of viable solutions. Assist the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made. Research, learn and apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. Maintain program and administrative reference materials, project files, and relevant background documents and makes available policies, procedures, and written instructions from the supervisor. Keep abreast of changing policies and procedures to answer questions from team members on procedures, policies, directives, etc. Respond to congressional inquiries, OPM, other Federal agencies, and former employee correspondence related to employee benefits and services. Prepare reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and personal administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation and communication of work related information to the supervisor. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13 salary range starts at $105,029 per year. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing technical expertise, advice, and guidance to management, customers, and other human resources specialists, human resources assistants and support personnel on human resources regulations, policies, and procedures in the area of employee benefits. Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.