Summary About the Position: This is a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) position located within the Soldier Strategy & Development Human Resources Directorate under the T2COM-CAC Branch. Responsibilities As a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement), you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list: Exercise and utilize an advanced level of knowledge and skill in apply the full range of HR methods, principles, practices, and methodologies sufficient to advise and or resolve the full range of operations. Develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding/acceptance of CHRSC findings and recommendations. Advise management on merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices to ensure recruitment actions adhere to established rules and regulations. Develop long and short-range staffing plans to meet forecasted mission requirements. Research the qualifications and skills needed to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of various positions and conduct job analyses with subject matter experts. Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, special programs, recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive programs. Draft the formal responses to applicant inquiries, complaints, appeals, audit reports, inspections, or survey of findings for managements signature. Advise management on restructuring of organizations in support of downsizing efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Current Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) employees with competitive status. Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) Employees who are eligible to work from an alternate duty location can apply. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting job analysis, reviewing applicant qualifications, and referring eligible candidates for employment consideration; 2) Analyzing and resolving complex civilian personnel recruitment and placement issues; 3) Interpreting and applying civilian personnel recruitment and placement laws, regulations, policies, and practices to provide advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, employees, and applicants; and 4) Proficient using HR automated systems such as, DCPDS, AutoNOA, USAS, or similar software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). NOTE: Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcement. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--NO substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment, relocation and/or retention incentives are NOT being offered for this position. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
