Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

Citizenship and Immigration Services•Camp Springs, MD

About The Position

As a Senior Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement), you will conduct recruitment, screening, and referral of qualified applicants to hiring officials; interpret human resources policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and advise, instruct, or assist a team of specialists performing recruitment activities. You will support recruitment planning and applicant screening while navigating agency policies and procedures. The position advises management on staffing and recruitment matters, including strategic hiring, special hiring authorities, incentive programs, and HR systems. It performs internal and external placement activities to help management identify, attract, and retain a high-quality and diverse workforce capable of accomplishing the agency's mission. The role also provides customer training on staffing matters and team support for recruitment efforts.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government.
Experience applying complex delegated examining tasks requiring a Delegated Examining Certification.
Experience applying complex human resources management concepts, laws, policies, and practices to resolve complex recruitment issues and make recommendations.
Experience researching and applying agency-wide staffing and recruitment principles, concepts, and regulations to prepare management recommendations.
Experience reviewing pay inquiries and applications to determine eligibility and qualifications using automated staffing systems.
Experience reviewing work and providing staff with feedback and guidance to address skill deficiencies.
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National status.
Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screening.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
Applicants not currently employed by USCIS must meet the stated residency requirement: for three of the five years immediately before applying, have resided in the United States, worked overseas for the U.S. Government in a federal or military capacity, or been a dependent of a U.S. federal or military employee serving overseas.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Meet the qualifications by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 16, 2026.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Use tact, diplomacy, and patience when communicating and dealing with others.
Advise management on staffing and recruitment matters, including strategic hiring, special hiring authorities, incentive programs, and HR systems.
Perform recruitment and placement activities to support the identification, attraction, and retention of a high-quality and diverse workforce.
Conduct job analysis; draft and prepare job opportunity announcements; evaluate, rate, and rank applicants; and adjudicate veterans' preference.
Conduct regular customer training on staffing, recruitment, and placement principles.
Provide team support on recruitment efforts.
Provide advice, instruction, or assistance to a team of specialists conducting recruitment activities.