Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Placement)

Washington Headquarters Services • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Human Resources Directorate, Personnel Services Division. The Directorate provides human resources support to the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) and Defense Agencies and Department of War (DoW) field activities that WHS administratively supports. The Personnel Services Division provides recruitment, placement, and classification services for Principal Staff Assistants in the OSW, WHS, and other supported DoW activities.

The Human Resources Specialist performs recruitment and placement work, including entering and extracting information from human resources systems, conducting qualification analyses, advising organizational leadership on staffing matters, researching federal regulations and DoD instructions to address complex issues, and applying Priority Placement Program requirements and procedures. The position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. It is designated Non-critical Sensitive and requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance. Occasional official travel of up to 20% may be required, as may work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or mandatory overtime.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit program.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirement for the grade sought: one year equivalent to GS-11 for GS-12, or one year equivalent to GS-12 for GS-13.
• GS-12 specialized experience includes using and managing automated HR information systems to process personnel actions and ensure data integrity; serving as a technical expert and consultant to organizational leaders; and participating in working groups on staffing strategies and the effects of new HR policies.
• GS-13 specialized experience includes in-depth qualification analysis and creating valid rating assessment tools and job announcements for diverse federal positions; senior-level advisory services on federal recruitment and placement; and developing and implementing recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill professional, technical, and administrative positions using multiple hiring authorities.
• All qualifications, education requirements, and applicable time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in the resume; the resume may not exceed two pages.
• Status applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at GS-11 or higher for GS-12, or 52 weeks at GS-12 or higher for GS-13.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period; the additional information specifies a one-year probationary period.
• The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing and the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• May be required to travel up to 20% away from the normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Input and extract data from source materials, including DCPDS, USASTAFFING, and ASARS.
• Conduct qualification analyses for a range of positions, including complex professional and administrative roles, using qualification standards, position requirements, and federal regulations.
• Advise organizational leadership on staffing questions, recruitment strategies, and employee qualifications, including through customer service visits.
• Research the Code of Federal Regulations and DoD instructions to resolve difficult and complex issues.
• Apply Priority Placement Program (PPP) operational requirements and procedures to staffing actions.
• At the GS-12 level, utilize and manage data in automated HR information systems to process personnel actions and ensure data integrity; serve as a technical expert and consultant to leaders; and participate in working groups to guide staffing strategies and assess new HR policies.
• At the GS-13 level, perform in-depth qualification analyses and create rating assessment tools and job announcements; provide senior-level advice on federal recruitment and placement; and develop and implement recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill roles using multiple hiring authorities.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed