HR Specialist (Staffing/Recruitment)

For GS-11: Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-9 level work may include: researching, interpreting, and applying appropriate Federal laws, regulations, policies and guidelines in the area of recruitment and placement; providing management advisory services related to recruitment and placement; developing job analysis and assessment tools; analyzing personnel needs of an organization and recommending solutions to staffing problems; and reviewing recommendations for promotion/reassignment to determine eligibility. **OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related). (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours, or the equivalent). **OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). For GS-12: Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-11 level work may include: providing a broad range of advisory services in the areas of recruitment and placement, position management, targeted recruitment, special employment programs, and workforce planning; working with hiring managers to develop a recruitment strategy that will attract a highly qualified diverse applicant pool that meets the needs of the organization; performing job analyses to establish and validate rating, ranking, and selection criteria; and conducting briefings and training sessions for a variety of audiences. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Location Negotiable: The duty station of this position may be any existing USGS location that is agreed upon by the selecting official and the selectee if the selectee is unable to report to Reston, VA, Lakewood, Colorado or Sacramento, CA. If the agreed upon location results in the relocation of the selectee, the travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized. For locality pay: General Schedule (opm.gov)