Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency • Rock Island, IL

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About The Position

Serves as a Human Resources Specialist performing operational assignments in the Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA). The position applies a full range of human resources methods, principles, practices, and evaluative methodologies to advise on and resolve operational problems ranging from recurring to complex and unprecedented. The role may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level. If hired at GS-09, noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level is authorized, subject to time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability.

The specialist advises management on recruitment strategies, sources, special programs, and incentive programs; provides guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and valid selection criteria; and advises on staffing matters including workforce shaping and reductions in force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives. The position also develops vacancy announcements, evaluates applicants, produces referral lists, verifies employment eligibility and qualifications, makes salary determinations, sets pay, and maintains visibility over personnel actions throughout the recruitment process.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. The incumbent must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Applicants must meet the applicable experience, education, or combination requirements for the GS-09 or GS-11 level and, if applicable, the federal time-in-grade requirement.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable GS-09 or GS-11 specialized experience, education, or combined education-and-experience qualification requirements.
• For GS-09 specialized experience: one year conducting job analyses and preparing job opportunity announcements, determining applicant qualifications, providing staffing advice and assistance, and responding to customer requests for human resources information; or qualifying graduate education or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11 specialized experience: one year interpreting civilian human resources laws to provide staffing advisory services, analyzing and recommending solutions to civilian human resources issues, advising management on recruitment methods and strategies, and creating human resources products such as job analyses, vacancy announcements, and referral lists; or qualifying graduate education or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-07 or equivalent for GS-09, or 52 weeks at GS-09 or equivalent for GS-11.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Provide direct deposit of pay.
• Applicants must qualify under at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, special programs, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.
• Advise management on staffing issues, including workforce shaping and reductions in force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.
• Write vacancy announcements, rate applicants, and produce referral lists.
• Verify employment eligibility and qualifications, make salary determinations, and set pay.
• Maintain visibility over personnel actions from beginning to end and provide advice and assistance throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
• Apply human resources methods, principles, and evaluative methodologies to advise on and resolve staffing problems.

What This Job Offers

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