Lead Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$78,972 - $102,669
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves supporting the human resources manager in a federal prison by handling tasks like recruiting staff, managing employee benefits, dealing with workplace disputes, and advising on disciplinary actions, all while helping maintain a secure environment.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in government HR who is organized, good at guiding teams, and comfortable working in a high-security setting like a prison.
The role requires balancing administrative duties with occasional correctional responsibilities to ensure safety.
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in assisting and guiding others in the management of various personnel programs within a federal government agency.
Experience participating in labor management relations, negotiations and advising management officials on labor related issues.
Knowledge of various hiring methods, position classification, compensation and employee benefits to effectively advise management, staff and applicants.
Experience advising staff and local management officials on disciplinary and adverse actions. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Have a combination of education and experience.
This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.
To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:
Assists the Human Resource Manager (HRM) in supervising Human Resources Specialists in the areas of local labor management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, staffing (recruitment, requesting certificates of eligibles, interviewing and pre-employment processing), classification, employee benefits, workforce projections, the performance evaluation and incentive awards programs, time and attendance, leave administration and compensation.
Assists the HRM in advising management in disciplinary and adverse actions.
Participates with management officials in the formulation, implantation and evaluation of policies, procedures and programs including the strategic planning process.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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