SUPV HR SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION/RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT)

This position is located at Fort Meade, MD. An additional online assessment tool will be used to evaluate applicants.

Responsibilities

• Apply mastery-level knowledge of Human Resources (HR) principles, concepts, and regulations to resolve complex recruitment and placement issues that cannot be addressed by standard methods.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the full cycle of recruitment and placement programs to evaluate, audit, conduct quality control, and recommend improvements to HR processes.
• Exercise delegated supervisory authority, including planning and assigning work, developing standards, evaluating performance, resolving complaints, managing performance, and hiring highly qualified personnel.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing at managerial and technical levels, developing presentations, briefing leadership, and participating in panels to present information to higher authorities and large groups.
• Provide expert staff advice and consultation on staffing and recruitment issues for the entire agency, addressing and resolving complex, controversial, and sensitive technical matters independently.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Candidates must have served 3 months after their latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Must meet the Time-in-Grade requirement: Applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in Federal Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

• For the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service).
• Specialized experience is defined as:
  • Serving as a senior specialist and providing operations and advisory services for full-cycle recruitment and staffing.
  • Developing recruitment and staffing internal policies and procedures.
  • Reviewing and interpreting human resource policy for impact on recruitment and staffing programs.
  • Researching difficult recruitment and staffing issues and providing detailed options for resolution.
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.
• You may qualify if you meet time-in-grade, specialized experience, education requirements, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement.

Additional Information

• A one-year probationary or trial period may be required.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• This position is subject to a one-year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• Moving costs may be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.
• Salary plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized and subject to change without notice.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests for online assessments are available for applicants with disabilities. Requests must be submitted prior to starting the assessments.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. Assistance is available by contacting 317-212-0454 if unable to apply online.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) and Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration.

Benefits

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 designed to make your federal career rewarding. 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 specific benefits offered.