Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Placement)

Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Placement)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for independently providing highly complex HR management advisory and technical services on the most important and substantive organizational functions and work practices to the Department and the Components management and subject-matter experts, identifying and proposing solutions to the most significant, complex, and difficult DoD HR issues.

Major Duties:

• As a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Placement) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develops recommendations for expert personnel staffing and recruitment services to management with options and recommendations for effective program operations; oversees services and provides information on reduction-in-force; in-service placement, promotions, reassignments, details, temporary recruitment, entitlements to pay and benefits, interviewing, referral, counseling, selection, probationary periods, orientation, employee assistance, merit promotion, delegated examining, EEO as it concerns staffing activities, examining, separation, resignation, LWOP, etc Formulates DHRA/DOD-wide policies, regulations, and concepts for all aspects in accordance with senior regulations in all civilian human capital areas to include planning, sourcing, recruiting, evaluation, selection, pay-setting and application procedures, as required. Provides recommendations on entitlements to retained grade, reemployment priority in accordance with applicable OPM and DoD regulation and modify HR employee relations regulations, prepares written procedures, guidelines or instructions, responds to written inquiries and develops position papers on subjects within the responsibility of the Manpower Management Directorate. The incumbent independently provides highly complex HR management advisory and technical services on the most important and substantive organizational functions and work practices to the Department and the Components 'management and subject-matter experts, identifying and proposing solutions to the most significant, complex, and difficult DoD HR issues.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Independently providing highly complex HR management advisory and technical services on the most important and substantive organizational functions and work practices to a DoD agency and management and subject-matter experts, identifying and proposing solutions to the most significant, complex, and difficult DoD HR issues. Independently resolving problems impacting programs which extend across Centers/Divisions or throughout a major Component and resolves critical problems and/or issues related to Centers/Divisions or cross-organizational and administrative management over civilians assigned to such organizations, Develops recommendations for expert personnel staffing and recruitment services to management with options and recommendations for effective program operations. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12849229. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-12-18