Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment)

About the role

This Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment) position is established in VHA Workforce Management and Consulting's Human Resources Operations Office. The position uniquely specializes in performing Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) practices.

Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment)/PD101044A

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (10/13/2026).
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation.
• Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Answering applicant inquiries concerning Delegated Examining procedures
  • Maintaining accurate records regarding applicant inquiries
  • Evaluating whether applicants meet minimum experience or education requirements
  • Posting job announcements using an online system
  • Independently resolving problems within HR assigned tasks using established practices and procedures
• For more information on qualification standards, see the United States Office of Personnel Management's website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Responsibilities

• Performs Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) practices
• Processes applications from receipt to notification
• Audits and issues certificates of eligible applicants
• Prepares vacancy announcements using an online talent acquisition system
• Develops job analyses
• Utilizes an online applicant tracking system to maintain new hire records
• Serves as the principal point of contact (POC) for all HR and Staffing Services
• Independently assesses requests from customers/applicants and provides targeted responses to the inquiries
• Assists the general public by providing information regarding HR processes
• Performs timekeeping responsibilities

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion
• Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework (occasional, non-recurring)
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position; this is not a remote position
• Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work five days per week unless approved for an exception or exemption (any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a conditional job offer but before a final job offer)