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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT)

Defense Human Resources Activity

Arlington, VA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$143K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity.
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Duties
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As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
  • Serve as a senior subject-matter expert, providing guidance and recommendations on critical HR programs to senior executives and commanders throughout the Department of War (DoW).
  • Develop and implement DoW-wide policy and program guidance related to compensation, recruitment, and placement in response to emerging or critical issues.
  • Analyze and propose legislative or regulatory recommendations that modify how the DoW conducts its HR programs and evaluate the impact of new legislation on existing programs.
  • Lead and execute special DoW-level projects, delivering oral and written presentations on findings and recommendations to senior officials and external agencies.
  • Represent the agency on external panels and groups, articulating and defending DoW needs and preferences concerning legislative or regulatory proposals.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Expert knowledge of advanced Human Resources (HR) principles to develop and interpret policies, and serve as a senior policy expert on complex and controversial issues.
  • Mastery in compensation, staffing, workforce shaping, and classification functional areas to advise on pay administration, premium pay, leave, salary rates, hiring authorities, workforce shaping efforts, classification, and employment incentives across the Department's personnel systems.
  • Skill in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to design and conduct comprehensive HR projects that address complex workforce challenges.

Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
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https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Other Notes:
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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