Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0201-13, Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER HEADQUARTERS in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Planning and executing recruitment strategies by forecasting short- and long-term staffing needs, analyzing workforce data, and coordinating with management to fill positions supporting complex organizational missions.

Providing internal and external recruitment and placement services by conducting job analyses, preparing vacancy announcements, issuing referral certificates, and using automated staffing systems to deliver qualified candidates in compliance with Federal regulations.

Advising managers, employees, and applicants by interpreting recruitment, examination, selection, and reduction-in-force regulations to resolve complex staffing issues and ensure consistent application of policy.

Researching and evaluating recruitment policies and best practices by assessing Federal and private-sector methods and recommending improvements to enhance recruitment effectiveness and support organizational goals.

Analyzing HR staffing data and program outcomes by developing reports, resolving qualification disputes, and addressing issues involving uncertainty or competing requirements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of staffing programs.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) and be responsible for providing a full range of recruitment and placement services for major organizational elements.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Uses automated and web-based staffing systems to support internal placement actions for employees and management by processing special recruitment and placement activities efficiently and accurately.

Develops recruitment strategies for vacant and anticipated positions with management officials to address organizational changes, turnover, skill requirements, and position authorizations.

Conducts job analyses and prepares vacancy announcements and referral certificates for staffing actions using established recruitment procedures to identify and refer qualified candidates.

Researches Federal and private-sector recruitment methods and policies to identify effective practices for improving organizational recruitment programs.

Provides external recruitment and placement services for a large or complex organization by designing and implementing proactive recruiting strategies to meet mission-critical staffing needs.

Advises managers, employees, and job applicants on recruitment and placement procedures, practices, and guidelines by interpreting agency policy and regulatory requirements to ensure consistent and compliant staffing actions.

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. Reasonable Accommodation Information