Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Talent Acquisition Division. The incumbent serves as subject matter expert in all areas of staffing/recruitment and also coordinates with staff partners regarding position management and position classification.

Duties

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As a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement), GS-0201-13, your typical work assignments may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides the full range of HR advisory services and technical guidance to senior management officials on federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing Human Resources Programs.
• Provides technical guidance, comprehensive advice and solutions to managers and supervisors on a variety of human resources management areas.
• Researches OPM directives and regulations, United States Code of Federal Regulations, new legislation, and various court decisions and recommends courses of action to resolve complex HR problems or issues.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to develop job analysis, review position descriptions, review OPM qualification standards, and determine rating criteria for various types of recruitment actions.
• Oversees the coding and processing of personnel actions in accordance with the OPM Guide to Processing Personnel Action within DCPDS.
• Provides support in administering payroll and benefits tasks for new and existing employees.
• Prepares and presents reports and briefings on assigned components status and/or recommended actions to appropriate individuals.
• Within USA Staffing, determines eligibility and qualifications, facilitates rating processes, prepares recruitment materials, including position descriptions (PDs), job analyses, job questions, job opportunity announcements (JOAs), and certificates.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: (1) Serving as a senior advisor to management officials on complex recruitment, staffing, and placement programs across Competitive and Excepted Service positions, including interpreting and applying special appointing authorities and merit system accountability requirements; (2) Leading and independently managing complex, high-visibility, or sensitive end-to-end hiring actions, including position management review; job analysis development; drafting technically sound vacancy announcements; adjudicating qualifications and veterans' preference; resolving priority placement considerations; issuing certificates; determining pay-setting actions; validating selections; and ensuring regulatory compliance prior to onboarding; (3) Delivering authoritative guidance on staffing regulations and resolving escalated recruitment matters while ensuring full compliance with applicable federal laws and agency policies; AND (4) Leveraging HR information systems (e.g., DCPDS, USA Staffing) and staffing analytics to monitor recruitment trends, improve process efficiency, and support data-driven workforce decisions.

DCPDS and USA Staffing experience preferred. Delegated Examining Certification preferred.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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

There is no education substitution for this position.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply 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 CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.