Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

Defense Logistics Agency • Whitehall, OH

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About The Position

Selected applicants will serve as entry-level trainees in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program, performing progressively responsible Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) functions while participating in formal and on-the-job training. Duties are performed in a developmental capacity under the guidance of a higher-graded specialist or supervisor.

The role provides human resources services in one or more functional specialties, which may include recruitment and placement, employee relations, labor relations, employee benefits, position classification, and HR processing and quality control for customers around the world. Specialists apply fundamental HR management methods, principles, practices, and standardized analytical and evaluative techniques. They apply specific rules, regulations, and procedures to complete assignments, typically covering a segment of a larger HR assignment, and work according to established practices and applicable guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• For GS-07 qualification through experience, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or equivalent in Federal service, the military, or the private sector.
• Qualifying specialized experience includes reviewing and processing human resources documentation; giving oral presentations on HR topics to employees, peers, or management; applying rules, regulations, or procedures to HR assignments; and maintaining relationships with internal or external customers or associates.
• Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Education used to qualify must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education; transcripts or other supporting documentation must be provided.
• For the bachelor's degree education substitution, possess an accredited bachelor's degree and meet Superior Academic Achievement through class standing in the upper third, qualifying grade-point average, or membership in a national scholastic honor society.
• Alternatively, possess at least one full year of graduate-level study or a master's or higher degree in a field relevant to the work, such as Human Resources, Business Administration, or another business-related field.
• A combination of post-high-school education and experience may be used to meet GS-07 qualification requirements when the combined qualifying percentages total at least 100 percent.
• Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. institution or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Employees must refrain from illegal drug use. Applicants selected for testing-designated positions must undergo required drug testing; employees in those positions are subject to random testing.
• Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain Federal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide human resources services in one or more functional specialties, including recruitment and placement, employee relations, labor relations, employee benefits, position classification, and HR processing and quality control.
• Apply fundamental human resources management methods, principles, practices, and standardized analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Apply specific rules, regulations, or procedures to complete assignments that typically comprise a segment of a broader HR assignment.
• Perform duties according to established practices, prescribed procedures, and guidelines applicable to the assignment.
• Participate in formal and on-the-job training as an entry-level trainee in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program.

Benefits

• The job posting states that Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level