Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Law Enforcement Talent Acquisition Division wiill allow you to perform a full range of recruitment, staffing, placement, and hiring functions. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) in the Office of Human Resources, Law Enforcement Talent Acquisition Division. Typical work assignments include: Managing recruitment and placement activities by developing job analyses, posting Job Opportunity Announcements, evaluating applicant qualifications, applying OPM qualification standards, issuing certificates, and supporting hiring and onboarding actions. Researching and resolving recruitment, selection, and onboarding issues by analyzing information, identifying options, developing recommendations, and communicating solutions to stakeholders. Using automated HR systems and data tools to create and process staffing and onboarding actions, develop job analyses and questionnaires, generate reports, analyze position data, and maintain accurate personnel records. Researching and interpreting Federal recruitment and placement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to advise internal and external stakeholders on their intent and appropriate application. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency mission by providing human resources services for a premier workforce.

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. You qualify for the GS-09 level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing duties such as: Utilizing automated human resources systems to process personnel actions. Providing information to applicants and employees about hiring procedures. Assisting with the preparation of job analyses and/or vacancy announcements. Maintaining records and/or tracking the status of candidate applications. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, LL.B., or J.D or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages You qualify for the GS-11 level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Reviewing applicant qualifications using established standards and guidelines. Preparing job analyses and posting vacancy announcements. Utilizing automated human resources systems to track, process, and provide status updates regarding personnel actions. Advising stakeholders regarding federal recruitment and placement policies and procedures. Researching regulations and policies to resolve routine recruitment and placement issues. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, LL.M., or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.