Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)

This Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) position is established in VHA Workforce Management and Consulting's Human Resources Operations Office. HROO serves over 30,000 full-time employees. The position uniquely specializes in the Recruitment and Placement discipline of HR.

The major duties of the HR Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) position include but are not limited to: Utilizes the USA Staffing program to prepare and develop vacancy announcements. Utilizes the USA Staffing program to prepare job analyses and benchmark reports. Manages application materials within the USA Staffing program in accordance with VHA DEU, Agency and OPM standards and guidelines. Processes, rates and ranks applicants. Provides oral and written responses to agency officials, applicants and the general public. Determines nature of calls and resolves situation or refers to appropriate individual. Audits certificates. Suggests and prepares modifications to procedures. Determines deviations from standard operating procedures in order to meet schedules and deadlines. Performs clerical, administrative and personnel duties as assigned. Individuals selected below the full performance level (GS-07) will perform the duties outlined but will operate under closer supervision and will not be expected to demonstrate the same level of subject matter mastery. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. This is not a remote position. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work five days per week unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a conditional job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)/PD70146-A and PD70147-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level (GS-7) without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.