This position is located within the Office of Human Resources, Office of Administration. The Human Resources Specialist provides technical advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on a variety of staffing issues, such as changes in critical competencies, availability of candidates, career development patterns, and reorganization proposals.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Providing guidance to management on all recruitment and placement issues, modes of recruitment, staffing alternatives, and recommends innovative methods and strategies to resolve problems of job turnover, downsizing, or loss of skilled employees. Advising managers and supervisors in the development of assessment criteria required for the recruitment and placement of well qualified candidates in internal or external competitive staffing actions. Performs a variety of special studies and analyses that include various facets of Human Resources Management including Policy Development, Information Systems, Performance Management, Position Classification, Management and Employee Development, and related programs, practices, and procedures that impact the staffing function. Interprets and develops briefing and reports.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• Moving and Relocation Expenses are not authorized.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply section).
• A one year probationary period may be required, if not already met.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) position, you must meet the following time in grade requirements and minimum qualifications: TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Advising, identifying, and analyzing staffing issues and problems; Providing advice on use of various recruitment sources; Performing the full range of examining functions including, creating assessments and vacancy announcements, reviewing applications, creating applicant referral lists, and responding to questions from applicants and hiring officials regarding the status of the recruitment action; and Assisting with internal audits and delegated examining self-assessments of completed personnel actions using existing guidelines and procedures. -OR- FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Processing and reviewing personnel actions to ensure that the proposed action is in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements; Advising managers and supervisors on the laws, regulations, policies and procedures of recruitment and placement within the federal government; Performing the full range of examining functions including, creating assessments and vacancy announcements, reviewing applications, creating applicant referral lists, and responding to questions from applicants and hiring officials regarding the status of the recruitment action; and Participating in internal audits and delegated examining self-assessments of completed personnel actions using existing guidelines and procedures. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) The ideal candidate will hold a Delegated Examining Certification. This is not required but preferred by the agency. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administration 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Shenita Gibbons
• Email: [email protected]