Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

Company: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Summary 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. "This position may be eligible for remote work, in accordance with agency policy" Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment 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. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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) 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. Additional Information This position is open to Competitive Merit Promotion, Non-Competitive, and Special Hiring Authority eligibles. You must meet the requirements for one of the following categories to be eligible. 1. A current permanent competitive service employee; former Federal employee who achieved career status in the competitive service; or former Federal employee who served on a career conditional appointment without achieving career status in the competitive service who was separated less than three years ago. You must submit an SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1). 2. A Veteran applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing an honorable discharge. To be eligible, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. NOTE: Current career/career conditional federal employees applying under VEOA must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show they meet time-in-grade. 3. A 30% or more Disabled Veteran: You must submit your DD214, a completed SF-15, and letter from the VA dated 1991 or later. 4. Military spouses are eligible if their active duty military spouse: 1) receives a Permanent Change of Station move; 2) has a 100% disability rating; or 3) died while on active duty. Please submit supporting documentation. 5. Schedule A: The DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have equal opportunity to be hired and advanced based on merit. To be considered for a Schedule A appointment, you must submit proof of your disability. This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits. You must submit valid documentation regardless of the date of determination of your disability. Proof of disability documentation needs to specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule A. It does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters click here. The Schedule A letter must be separate from any Veterans' Preference documentation. 6. A Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers Appointment. Please submit documentation to be considered. 7. Other non-competitive authorities (please see announcement language for applicable authorities). 8. A current or former Land Management Bureau employee who has served at least 24 months under a time-limited competitive appointment who is eligible for appointment under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.

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