Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification)

National Cemetery Administration • Washington, DC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is assigned to the National Cemetery Administration Human Resource Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and reports to Washington, DC. The Human Resource Specialist provides comprehensive human resources advisory services in staffing, recruitment, placement, and position classification for a large, multi-mission, complex organization. The full performance level is GS-12.

The specialist reviews and interprets proposed regulations, policies, standards, and guidance to assess their impact on recruitment and employment programs. The role advises District Human Resources Liaisons, hiring managers, and senior leaders on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, hiring authorities, qualification requirements, and placement actions. It also researches, analyzes, and resolves complex and sensitive staffing issues—including qualification determinations, merit promotion actions, formal grievances, and complaints—while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and merit system principles.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A compressed or flexible schedule is not available. Telework is available, but the position is not virtual or remote. Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the specialized experience requirement: at least one year equivalent to GS-11 in the normal line of progression, applying federal HR laws, regulations, policies, guidance, or procedures to complex issues requiring substantial interpretation.
• Have experience providing advice on difficult HR issues and clarifying conflicting guidance.
• Have experience analyzing operating procedures and recommending solutions for immediate and long-term needs in at least one HR discipline, such as Title 5 recruitment/staffing or pay and compensation.
• Relevant experience may include adjudicating veterans preference, developing vacancy announcements, conducting job analysis, preparing certificates of eligibles, formulating job offers, determining eligibility under hiring authorities and flexibilities, advising on position descriptions, and using automated HR systems to process, manage, and track HR actions.
• Current federal employees and eligible former federal employees must meet the GS-12 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-11; supporting SF-50 documentation is required as applicable.
• Meet applicable background/security investigation requirements; designated or random drug testing may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Demonstrate the competencies of Recruitment/Placement, Critical Thinking, Plan and Organize Work, Communication, and Writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide human resources advisory services in staffing, recruitment, placement, and position classification.
• Review and interpret proposed regulations, policies, standards, and guidance and assess their impact on recruitment and employment programs.
• Advise District Human Resources Liaisons, hiring managers, and senior leaders on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, hiring authorities, qualification requirements, and placement actions.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex and sensitive staffing issues, including qualification determinations, merit promotion actions, formal grievances, and complaints.
• Ensure staffing actions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and merit system principles while supporting talent acquisition and organizational mission objectives.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed