Supervisory Personnel Liaison Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions • Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

You will serve as the Supervisory Personnel Liaison Specialist in the Justice Management Division (JMD), Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management (OARM). OARM develops and implements policies and procedures for personnel management of attorneys and law clerks and advises Department officials on law student and attorney employment matters.

The role serves as the senior Personnel Liaison and authoritative advisor to leadership on human resources policies, employment processing requirements, attorney personnel actions, and fitness determinations. It develops and implements personnel management policies and procedures, advises employees on management policies and directives, and supports personnel liaison activities. The position also reviews pre-employment and fitness documentation and analyzes attorney and law student personnel matters.

The position is at GS-0301-14. Qualification requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Must successfully pass a security/background investigation and drug screening.
• Must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement deadline.
• Must complete a required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the announcement closing date.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service.
• Experience advising management and staff on federal human resources regulations, policies, and procedures and applying them to employment processes and employee suitability or fitness judgments.
• Experience leading, directing, and evaluating suitability or fitness determinations in accordance with federal adjudicative standards and agency policy.
• Experience analyzing complex human resources cases, identifying issues, and applying regulatory judgment to recommend solutions.
• Experience providing leadership with guidance on human resources policies, employment processing requirements, and suitability or fitness determinations.
• Must meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 11/04/2026.
• If selected, may be required to disclose financial information under DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Qualification must be met through experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Personnel Liaison and authoritative advisor to leadership on human resources policies, employment processing requirements, attorney personnel actions, and fitness determinations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures regarding personnel management of attorneys and law clerks.
• Advise and counsel employees regarding management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Recommend candidates for hiring, promotions, details, and reassignments based on qualifications and organizational needs.
• Review and evaluate pre-employment and fitness documentation, including waiver requests, background investigations, IRS tax checks, and credit reports or derogatory information, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal agency standards.
• Assist Personnel Liaison Specialists in developing internal policies and procedures for liaison activities.
• Analyze issues and provide guidance on attorney and law student personnel matters.
• Lead, direct, and evaluate suitability and fitness determinations to ensure compliance with federal adjudicative standards and agency policy.
• Analyze complex human resources cases, identify issues, and apply regulatory judgment to recommend solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed