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 working in Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA), Health Services and Department of War Education Activity HR Directorate (HSDHRD), DoWEA CHRSC. Duties include utilizing authoritative knowledge and skill in applying the full range of HR methods, principles, practices, and evaluative methodologies sufficient to advise on and/or resolve the full range of operational problems. This role involves using detailed analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend in-depth alternatives with impact analyses to management to find appropriate HR solutions. The specialist will manage and maintain full visibility over all Request for Personnel Action (RPAs) from cradle to grave, and provide advice/assistance in all stages of the recruitment process. Additionally, the position requires providing guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria, as well as developing long and short range staffing plans to meet forecasted mission requirements. The role may also involve using non-standard operating practices or highly modified HR work procedures for delivering effective HR services to customers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• One year of specialized experience which includes interpreting and analyzing civilian human resources (HR) laws and regulations to provide expert advisory services on complex recruitment and staffing functions for special placement programs, competitive and non-competitive recruitment strategies, special hiring authorities, and/or special pay incentives.
• Experience developing solutions to complex civilian human resources problems/issues.
• Experience resolving complex pay setting inquiries.
• Experience using human resources automated systems to create a variety of human resources products such as job analysis, vacancy announcements, referral lists, coding personnel actions, etc.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Requires a 1 year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain full visibility over all Request for Personnel Action (RPAs) from cradle to grave.
• Provide advice and assistance in all stages of the recruitment process.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.
• Develop long and short range staffing plans to meet forecasted mission requirements.
• Utilize authoritative knowledge and skill in applying the full range of HR methods, principles, practices, and evaluative methodologies.
• Use detailed analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend in-depth alternatives with impact analyses to management to find appropriate HR solutions.
• Use non-standard operating practices or highly modified HR work procedures for delivering effective HR services to customers.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your 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