Human Resources Specialist (Staffing)

Specialized Experience Statement GS-11: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector; advising hiring managers on recruitment options, hiring authorities, and procedural requirements; developing job analysis, vacancy announcements, and applicant assessments; evaluating applications, applying veterans' preference, possessing a current Delegated Examining Certification; AND coordinating on-boarding, drafting job offers, coding SF-52 actions, and personnel action documentation for accuracy/completeness.

OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR LL.M., if related OR A Combination of Education and Experience (NOTE: please see OPM Group Standard for Administrative and Management positions, combining education and experience section.) OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: Human Resources Management Series 0201 Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements 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. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process.

If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.

This position is located in the National Gallery of Art, Administration Division, Office of Human Resources Staffing & Classification Branch. The incumbent serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Staffing) and reports to the Staffing and Classification Supervisor. The incumbent provides full recruitment, placement, pay-setting, personnel action support and administrative support related position management and classification for assigned Gallery organizations.

Advises managers on difficult staffing matters and develops practical solutions that meet mission needs and applicable requirements. Duties for this position include: Performing recruitment and staffing assignments using established federal staffing regulations and procedures; advising hiring managers on routine recruitment options, required documentation, and timelines, with guidance from Senior Human Resources Specialists (SHRS).

Assist in developing job analysis and applicant assessments; preparing and posting vacancy announcements using automated staffing systems i.e. (Monster/FedHire, USA Staffing). Reviewing applications to determine eligibility and qualifications, applying established veterans' preference and referral procedures, and issuing referred candidates. Coordinating new employee onboarding, job offers, preemployment requirements. Coding SF-52 personnel actions, maintaining recruitment files, and tracking staffing actions.