HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT)

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The primary purpose of this position as a GS-09 is: Serve as a Human Resources Specialist in a developmental capacity.

The primary purpose of this position as a GS-11 is: Serve as a Human Resources Specialist with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out the full range of recruitment, placement, and related management advisory services.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Human Resources Management, Series 0201.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AS A GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge of standard recruitment and placement principles and practices and of the occupational design of positions within assigned organizations to analyze position requirements and to decide upon and apply a standardized recruitment strategy.

Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of recruitment and placement to apply them to issues and problems.

Knowledge of merit promotion and affirmative employment programs, plans, and techniques in order to effectively apply them.

OR EDUCATION: Must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of fundamental Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. 2.

Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. 3.

Skill in applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. 4. Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information.

5. Ability to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AS A GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge of Federal HR recruitment, placement and affirmative employment concepts, principles, regulations, programs and practices to recommend innovative methods and strategies to resolve problems of job turnover, workforce planning, downsizing, and reinvention initiatives.

Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them.

Skill in troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive recruitment and placement advisory services.

OR EDUCATION: Applicants have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, major areas of study such as Human Resources, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Program Management, or related field of study.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above to meet the qualifications of the position.

This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principle concepts, policies, and analytical techniques. 2.

Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them. 3.

Skill in applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment. 4.

Skill in troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive recruitment and placement advisory services. 5.

Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions from information, and communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. 6.

Knowledge and ability to apply the provisions of a variety of public laws, Executive orders, and Federal regulations regarding recruitment and placement, and affirmative employment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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:

• GS-09 DUTIES: In a developmental capacity, provides recruitment and placement services for positions in installation-level organizations Performs recruitment and placement, and affirmative employment advisory services Participates in special initiatives, studies and projects, and affirmative employment activities Prepares written correspondence and other documents GS-11 DUTIES: Provides recruitment and placement services to assigned installation-level organizations Performs recruitment and placement, and affirmative employment advisory services Participates in special initiatives, studies and projects, and affirmative employment activities Prepares written correspondence and other documents