Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

This position is with the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, Civilian Human Resources Agency, Soldier Strategy and Development, Human Resources Directorate, US Army Reserve, Civilian Human Resources Service Center. The announcement may be used to fill multiple positions at various locations. This is a developmental GS-7/9/11 position with promotion potential to GS-11; noncompetitive promotion to the full-performance level is authorized.

The specialist operates automated human resources systems to create, process, and verify personnel actions; provides technical advice to customers on difficult or controversial civilian human resources issues; applies classification principles and standards; determines employee qualifications for placement; and sets employee salaries. The role advises management throughout recruitment and provides guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, valid selection statements, and civilian human resources regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated employment-authority eligibility categories and provide supporting documentation.
• Meet the qualification requirements through one of the following: one year of specialized experience; one full year of qualifying graduate-level education; qualifying bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience must include applying federal civilian human resources guidance, policies, or procedures; researching routine federal civilian human resources situations; and using automated personnel systems to enter or track information on hiring actions.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• If using foreign education, provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or received full credit at a U.S. accredited institution.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Complete a one-year probationary period, during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
• For career-ladder promotion, meet time-in-grade requirements, possess the appropriate specialized experience, and have an official rating of record of at least fully successful.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated human resources systems to create, process, and verify personnel actions.
• Provide accurate technical advice to customers to resolve difficult or controversial civilian human resources issues.
• Apply a thorough understanding of classification principles and standards to management.
• Determine employee qualifications for placement.
• Set salary determinations for employees.
• Advise management on all stages of the recruitment process.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and development of a valid selection statement.
• Provide advice to management on civilian human resources regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• 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