Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) of NAVFAC OSF. The position manages and evaluates complex Staffing and Employment programs and projects; interprets federal laws, regulations, Office of Personnel Management and Navy policies to develop policies and assess their impact on existing programs; and drafts, coordinates, and maintains process documents such as Standard Operating Procedures to align with current policy and improve service delivery.

The role extracts, analyzes, and presents program performance data to inform Command decisions. It advises hiring managers and selecting officials on recruitment strategies, analyzes recruitment processes for quality and consistency, and uses targeted recruitment strategies and competitive and non-competitive hiring authorities to recruit specialized employees from diverse backgrounds. It also advises customers on human resources regulations, including Title 5 of the U.S. Code and OPM guidance.

The position is advertised at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels. Qualification requirements differ by grade: GS-12 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, while GS-13 requires one year equivalent to GS-12. This job has no education qualification requirement. Occasional travel may be required, including travel on military and commercial aircraft. The employee must obtain and maintain a government travel card and an interim and/or final secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to travel occasionally from the normal duty station and travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance before entering on duty.
• For GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, executing routine recruitment, reassignment, and other personnel actions; advising management on recruitment, hiring, compensation, and retention strategies; and resolving routine recruitment, staffing, and compensation issues using HR tools and systems.
• For GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12 in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, executing recruitment, reassignment, and other personnel actions; providing strategic advice on recruitment, hiring, compensation, and retention strategies; and resolving complex recruitment, staffing, compensation, and workforce-shaping issues using HR tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate complex Staffing and Employment programs and projects.
• Interpret laws, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM and Navy policies, and other guidance to develop Staffing and Employment policies and assess their impact on existing programs.
• Evaluate new human resources policies for their impact on existing programs.
• Draft, coordinate, and maintain process documents, including Standard Operating Procedures, to align with current policy and improve service delivery.
• Extract, analyze, and present program data to measure performance and inform Command decisions.
• Advise hiring managers and selecting officials on recruitment strategies for attracting qualified candidates.
• Analyze recruitment processes to ensure quality and consistency in administering recruitment programs.
• Use targeted recruitment strategies and competitive and non-competitive hiring authorities to recruit specialized employees from diverse backgrounds to meet mission requirements.
• Advise customers on human resources regulations, including Title 5 of the U.S. Code and OPM guidance.
• Execute recruitment, reassignment, and other personnel actions in accordance with applicable federal laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Provide advice and guidance to management on recruitment, hiring, compensation, and retention strategies.
• Resolve problems, answer questions, and guide employees and management on recruitment, staffing, compensation, and workforce-shaping issues using human resources tools and systems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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