Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

Citizenship and Immigration Services•Camp Springs, MD

About The Position

The Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) provides advice, instruction, and assistance to a team of specialists performing recruitment activities. The role supports recruitment planning and applicant screening, interpretation of agency policies and procedures, and use of recruitment systems and resources. The specialist advises management on staffing and recruitment matters, including strategic hiring, special hiring authorities, incentive programs, and HR systems. The role also provides team leadership and technical guidance to help management identify, attract, and retain a high-quality and diverse workforce capable of accomplishing the agency’s mission.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government.
Experience providing quality work reviews, feedback, and guidance to staff to address skill deficiencies.
Experience researching and applying complex agency-wide staffing and recruitment principles, concepts, and regulations to prepare recommendations for management.
Experience developing training materials and providing technical guidance on recruitment and placement processes.
Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing standard operating procedures.
Experience analyzing work deficiencies and quality trends to identify knowledge or skill gaps and recommend improvements to supervisors.
Experience using tact, diplomacy, and patience when communicating and dealing with others.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Must successfully pass a background investigation, including financial disclosure, and pass 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 Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Educational substitution is not available at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Advise management on staffing and recruitment matters, including strategic hiring, special hiring authorities, incentive programs, and HR systems.
Maintain accessible policies, procedures, directives, and written instructions from leadership to respond accurately to team members’ questions.
Develop and provide training and technical guidance on recruitment and placement matters.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and other job aids.
Provide team support and leadership on recruitment efforts.
Provide guidance and assistance on recruitment and placement matters to support management’s workforce goals.
Use tact, diplomacy, and patience when communicating and dealing with others.