Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-13 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Providing human resources recruitment and placement technical guidance to supervisors and managers. Researching and interpreting Federal recruitment and placement laws and regulations, policies, and procedures.

Utilizing automated HR systems to develop job analyses, post Job Opportunity Announcements (JOAs), review eligibility/qualifications of applicants against OPM Qualification Standards, and issue certificates of eligible candidates. Coordinating/managing a program or project that supports recruitment and placement.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).

Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) in the Office of Human Resources, Law Enforcement Talent Acquisition Division. Typical work assignments include: Providing advisory services in recruitment and placement strategic planning with responsibility for ensuring the optimum use of manpower resources in accordance with regulations, standards, directives, policies, and precedents.

Researching and interpreting Federal recruitment and placement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; providing recommendations and implementing guidance to resolve complex issues; and improving HR best practices to support effective operations and achievement of agency mission goals.

Utilizing automated human resources information systems to support staffing and placement operations by conducting research, generating workforce analytics and reports, developing job analyses, posting Job Opportunity Announcements, evaluating applicant eligibility and qualifications in accordance with Office of Personnel Management qualification standards, and issuing certificates of eligible candidates.

Developing and presenting documents, briefings, and reports to advise leadership and stakeholders on recruitment and placement policies, program status, agency initiatives, organizational restructuring, and recommended actions. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency mission by providing human resources services for a premier workforce.