Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

About the Position: Serves as a HR Specialist performing operational assignment in the Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA). Utilizing an expert level of knowledge and skill by applying the full range of HR methods, principles, practices and evaluative methodologies sufficient to advise on and/or resolve the full range of operational problems which range from recurring through complex and unprecedented.

Duties are described at the full performance GS-11 level.

Serve as a Human Resources Specialist exercising knowledge and skill in applying Human Resource methods, principles and evaluative methods to advise and resolve moderately complex problems.

Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs, and incentive programs.

Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.

Advise management on a wide range of staffing issues such as workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.

Write vacancy announcements, rate applicants and produce referral lists.

Maintain full visibility over all personnel actions from cradle to grave, and provide advice and assistance in all stages of the recruitment process.

Verify employment eligibility, qualifications, salary determinations and set pay.