Human Resources Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles)

Human Resources Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, will allow you to perform a wide variety of recruitment, hiring, classification, and applicant coordination functions in support of the agency's human capital mission.

Major Duties:

• The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist in the Office of Human Resources under one of our divisions to include: Recruitment Division (REC), Expedited Hiring Division (XPD), Classification and Position Management Division (CPM), or Law Enforcement Acquisition Division (LED)/Applicant Coordination Center (ACC). Typical work assignments include: Providing guidance to stakeholders on recruitment strategies, expedited hiring, applicant coordination, classification and/or applicable federal hiring authorities to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce aligned with mission priorities. Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, regional field offices, and external organizations to enhance outreach, strengthen recruitment pipelines, applicant processing, and promote mission-focused hiring initiatives. Coordinating and executing expedited hiring processes for Special Agent and Uniformed Division applicants, including pre-employment reviews, security processing coordination, and scheduling polygraph examinations to ensure timely hiring actions. Collaborating with HR specialty areas to ensure consistent application of classification policies; develop supplemental guidance, training, and instructions to enhance stakeholder understanding of classification and position management programs. Establishing and classifying position descriptions in accordance with Title 5 requirements and OPM classification standards, ensuring accurate alignment of duties, responsibilities, and organizational structure while maintaining regulatory compliance. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the ability of the Secret Service by providing human capital services for a premier workforce. This Human Resources Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles) position starts at a salary of $121,785.00, GS-13 Step 1, with promotion potential to $158,322.00 GS-13 Step 10. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Qualifications: To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: GS-13 Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS- 13 level (starting salary $121,785.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Providing advisory services to stakeholders on staffing and/or hiring strategies, classification, or applicant coordination and; Interpreting Federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidance governing federal human capital practices and; Developing strategic recruitment strategies to source new talent, managing hiring procedures, including applicant review and pre-employment processing or; Conducting data analysis to identify trends and risks to recommend improvements to organizational hiring processes or; Developing position descriptions for a variety of job series and grade levels. 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. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. PLEASE NOTE: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/13/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS. Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/13/2026. To preview the questionnaire, please click the link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897428. To update your application, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the "Track this Application" link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact Mleeka Wright at mleeka.wright@usss.dhs.gov OR by calling (202) 406-6420 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-13