Defense Security Cooperation Agency

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION/R&P)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in HR functions, specifically recruitment and placement
  • Expertise in staffing operations and workforce planning
  • In-depth knowledge of Federal hiring authorities and compliance
  • Strong advisory skills to guide management on recruitment strategies
  • Experience resolving staffing issues promptly

Responsibilities

  • Utilize HR Talent Management systems to manage staffing actions
  • Collaborate with hiring managers on personnel action requests
  • Deliver comprehensive recruitment and placement services
  • Review and recommend outreach strategies for attracting talent
  • Maintain up-to-date employee resources on SharePoint and New Hire Websites
  • Resolve selection process issues efficiently

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health care and retirement
  • Flexible work schedule with telework eligibility
  • Potential for recruitment incentives
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
  • Commitment to improving efficiency in Federal government operations
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic planning and advisory services to managers, supervisors, and employees in customer organizations in the area of recruitment and placement, staffing operations, workforce adjustment, appointing authorities, and compensation, etc.

Duties

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As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION/R&P) at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Utilizes HR Talent Management systems such as DCPDS, USA Staffing and Business Objects to submit and execute staffing actions.
  • Work with hiring managers to initiate request for personnel actions and send to HR Service Provider for execution.
  • Provide recruitment and placement services on a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative, and highly technical positions.
  • Solicit, review, and provide recommendations on DSCA recruiting plans with specific outreach to attract new talent.
  • Ensure SharePoint and New Hire Websites are maintained with relevant up to date information to serve as an online resource for employees and potential candidates.
  • Expeditiously resolve any issues that could delay the selection process.


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: May be 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-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Provides expert guidance to management on recruitment, staffing, and placement strategies, including flexible hiring authorities, incentives, and special hiring programs.
  • Advises on merit promotion, DEU, DHA, Pathways, priority placement, and other Federal hiring authorities.
  • Ensures recruitment and selection actions comply with Federal regulations, merit system principles, and prohibited personnel practices


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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

This is a Security Cooperation position based on the duties and responsibilities of the position. The position requires DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification. The selectee must meet the designated Area of Concentration (AoC) and certification-level requirements. If the selectee is not already certified, they must obtain certification within one year for the Basic level or two years for the Intermediate or Advanced level from the Security Cooperation Workforce Development Database entry date, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. a7 384. The incumbent must comply with all Department of Defense and Defense Security Cooperation Agency requirements of the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program. This certification is a condition of employment. Failure to obtain certification within the required timeframe may result in adverse action. The incumbent must also complete 20 hours of continuous learning every two years to maintain good standing in the program.

Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Basic-level certification courses within one year. Requirements for Proficiency Level 1 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Foundational level certification requirements within one year of entering the SC position. In addition, 40 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.

Additional information

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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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About Defense Security Cooperation Agency

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) is the lead agency within the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the management of security cooperation programs and foreign military sales (FMS) to support U.S. national security objectives. The DSCA provides financial and technical assistance, transfer of defense articles and services, and military education and training to allies, partners, and other friendly foreign governments. The agency was established in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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