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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY
Human Resources Officer

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Area of Consideration: All Qualified Persons This is a Federal Excepted Service Position. Salary will be based on background and experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishing human resources objectives that are aligned with organizational objectives



• Implementing approved human resources strategies to achieve HR objectives



• Managing human resources operations concerning recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and counseling staff; succession planning; designing systems to improve HR functions



• Developing a comprehensive cross-training program to implement the concept of operations described in the Institute's Human Capital Resources Management Strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
A bachelor's degree is required.

The following are REQUIRED qualifications:
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices.



• Ability to analyze complex agency programs and operations and develop new or substantially modified strategic human resources management approaches as necessary.



• Ability to use organizational skills; communicate orally and in writing; manage interpersonal relationships; and solve problems.



• Familiarity with Federal legal and regulatory practices, principles and techniques in human resources management functions in order to independently provide high level technical, advisory and consultative services.

HOW TO APPLY

An applicant should submit the following materials via email to staff_search@nifl.gov Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

• A resume
• A letter of no more than two pages explaining your interest in the position, your qualifications, and your views on contributions the Institute could make to improving early childhood literacy services.

All applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, color, National origin, sex, political affiliation, age, or any other nonmerit factor.