Human Resources Specialist

You can make a difference in the world with a career at the Department of State! We are hiring many experienced Human Resources (HR) Specialist across the Department in various regional and functional Bureaus. If eligible, applicants will be referred to similar vacancies across the Department for an extended time period.

Initiates all requests for personnel actions for Civil Service, ensuring accurate preparations and accomplishment of purpose. Processes Foreign Service personnel actions that affect awards, benefits or corrections.

Promotes internal and external training.

Advises client Bureau managers of their responsibilities in the appraisal/evaluation process and develops guidelines and presentations to ensure that advice is effectively communicated to rating and reviewing officials .

Advises top management and subordinate management officials on long-term recruitment strategies to best attract, hire and retain a skilled, diverse and motivated workforce including available flexible hiring authorities.

Evaluates the extent to which policies or procedures are understood by personnel and takes measures to correct understanding or application.