Junior Human Resources Specialist

Zantech•Washington, DC

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zantech is looking for a talented Junior Human Resources Specialist to contribute to the success of our upcoming Human Resources Management project for a Hybrid role based out of downtown Washington DC. The Junior Human Resources Specialist will play a crucial role in providing supplementation of HRM staff with HRM Specialist-related support, including Personnel Staffing for SES and political appointee programs and reviewing pre-employment requirements and related staffing support. The Junior Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and records management support for CBP's SES recruitment and staffing programs within the Executive Services Division. This individual must have a solid grounding in federal HR file organization and maintenance procedures and be capable of supporting both short- and long-term project work with minimal supervision. The role supports the accurate and accountable management of SES applicant files, data entry, and statistical reporting.

Requirements

5 years of relevant experience within the area of assignment
Knowledge of SES ECQs, the OPM QRB review process, and development of ECQ Statements or ECQ templates
Knowledge of federal HR program functional areas, including file organization and maintenance procedures
Proven administrative skills relevant to HR operations, including alpha/numeric filing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software
Fluency with standard office equipment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and respond to inquiries simultaneously
Ability to perform data entry and compile statistical reports
Ability to manage short- and long-term projects with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with conflicts and diverse stakeholders
US Citizenship required
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) prior to reporting to work

Responsibilities

Record and file application materials for SES applicants
Maintain vacancy announcement and applicant files for accountability, integrity, and records administration
Process incoming SES applicant packages; track receipts and maintain files
Provide application status updates as requested by the Government
Compile and prepare application reports and documents pertaining to applicant status
Maintain records and files of work and revisions
Perform data entry and electronic record management in support of EXSD operations
Gather and compile data for statistical reports as directed by the Government
Identify themselves as a Contractor in all communications, meetings, and correspondence
Complete and comply with all required NDAs, security awareness, and privacy training