Federal Human Resources Specialist

ASRC Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics is seeking a Federal Human Resources Specialist to support a federal customer by managing the full talent acquisition lifecycle. This role requires strong knowledge of federal staffing regulations, OPM hiring authorities, and merit-based recruitment.

Work location is Hybrid in Washington DC with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The position emphasizes advising managers on federal hiring flexibilities such as Direct Hire Authority (DHA),

Qualifications

• Experience with federal staffing regulations and merit-based recruitment.
• Familiarity with OPM hiring authorities and Direct Hire Authority.
• Knowledge of DEU procedures and Schedule B hiring authority.
• Experience using USA Staffing and USAJOBS tools.
• Ability to assess applicant eligibility and conduct job analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and post federal job announcements using DEU/MP procedures through USA Staffing and USAJOBS.
• Conduct job analyses, applicant assessments, and adjudicate candidate eligibility and qualifications.
• Apply Veterans' Preference and ensure compliance with OPM regulations and merit principles.
• Advise hiring managers on federal hiring flexibilities and special authorities (DHA, VRA, Schedule A/B).
• Generate hiring certificates, process personnel actions, and monitor recruitment timelines.
• Utilize DEU experience to recruit for specialized positions and partner with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with hiring managers throughout the federal hiring process.

Skills

Federal staffing regulations

OPM hiring authorities

USA Staffing

USAJOBS

Merit-based recruitment

DEU procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

High school diploma with 5+ years HR experience

Tools

USA Staffing

USAJOBS

OPM assessment tools

Job description

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics is seeking a Federal Human Resources Specialist to support a federal customer by managing the full talent acquisition lifecycle. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong knowledge of federal staffing regulations, OPM hiring authorities, and merit-based recruitment processes.

Work Location: Hybrid, Washington DC

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance in a timely manner. Active security clearance preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and post federal job announcements using Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) and Merit Promotion (MP) procedures through USA Staffing and USAJOBS.
• Conduct job analyses, applicant assessments, and adjudicate candidate eligibility and qualifications.
• Apply Veterans' Preference and ensure compliance with OPM regulations and merit system principles.
• Advise hiring managers on federal hiring flexibilities and special hiring authorities, including Direct Hire Authority (DHA), Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), Schedule A, and Schedule B.
• Generate hiring certificates, process personnel actions, and monitor recruitment timelines.
• Utilize extensive Delegated Examining (DEU) experience to recruit for specialized law enforcement positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders throughout the federal hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of related HR experience OR
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field with 1+ year of related experience.
• Experience using USA Staffing, USAJOBS, and OPM assessment tools.
• Strong knowledge of Delegated Examining (DE) procedures and Schedule B Hiring Authority.
• Experience conducting job analyses, qualification reviews, and applicant eligibility determinations.
• Ability to advise hiring managers on federal staffing regulations, workforce flexibilities, and special hiring authorities.
• Federal government HR experience is required.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active security clearance preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within the required timeframe.