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 (Recruitment & Placement) in the Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA), Defense Health Agency Center of Excellence (DHA COE), East Bravo Staffing Service Center. The role applies human resources methods, principles, and evaluative methods to advise and resolve moderately complex problems. An existing exemption from in-person work will be reviewed for applicability at the time of selection.

The position provides management advice on recruitment and staffing strategies, sources, special programs, and incentives; merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices; and valid selection criteria. It also supports workforce-shaping and reduction-in-force matters, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives. The specialist prepares vacancy announcements, rates applicants, creates referral lists, verifies employment eligibility and qualifications, determines salaries and sets pay, and tracks personnel actions throughout the recruitment process.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The incumbent must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access throughout employment; a background investigation and credit check are required. The position requires proof of U.S. citizenship and has a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• For GS-9, one year of specialized experience applying civilian HR regulations, policies, and guidance to routine personnel actions, new-hire document reviews, or recruitment activities; responding to routine customer inquiries and explaining HR processes; and entering, reviewing, or validating data in automated HR systems. This experience is typically at the GS-7 level.
• For GS-9, alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field such as Human Resource Management; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100 percent of the requirements.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience applying a wide range of civilian HR regulations, policies, and guidance to provide comprehensive staffing advisory services; advising management on recruitment methods and strategies; creating job analyses and job opportunity announcements; issuing certificates of qualified candidates; and independently coding personnel actions. This experience is typically at the GS-9 level.
• For GS-11, alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field such as Human Resource Management; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100 percent of the requirements.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent: GS-7 for GS-9 consideration and GS-9 for GS-11 consideration.
• Applicants must qualify under at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide supporting documentation.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or receive full course credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Must be able to 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.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Apply human resources methods, principles, and evaluative methods to advise on and resolve moderately complex problems.
• Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, special programs, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and developing and using valid selection criteria.
• Advise management on staffing issues, including workforce shaping and reduction-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 cradle to grave and provide advice and assistance throughout all stages of recruitment.

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