HR Staffing Specialist

The Copper River Family of Companies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coho Consulting Group is seeking an HR Staffing Specialist to support WHS/HRD PSD. The role involves staffing, preparing vacancy announcements, reviewing applicants, and managing the 60-day Time-to-Hire model onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in federal hiring, strong communication, and experience with DCPDS/USAS; a related bachelor's degree is required, with PHR/SHRM-CP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associates degree in HR management or related field.
• 2–5 years of federal hiring/staffing experience.
• Experience with HR systems and policy guidance.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support a 60-day Time-to-Hire model and maintain 25–30 active actions.
• Update the customer dashboard regularly and communicate progress.
• Review applicant submissions for completeness and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Complete vacancy announcements in USAS, including job analysis and case files.
• Evaluate applicants against education, licenses, and experience requirements.

Skills

Staffing

Recruitment

Federal Hiring

HR systems

Education

Bachelor or Associates in HR-related field

PHR or SHRM-CP (preferred)

Tools

DCPDS

USAS

Job description

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a HR Staffing Specialist to join our team of HR Specialists supporting the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Human Resources Directorate, Personnel Services Division (PSD). PSD provides a wide range of consolidated human resources management program functions, specialized technical assistance, common technical services, database administration for various automation initiatives and centralized processing for various DoD agencies and offices located in the National Capital Region and for their respective field activities.

The role provides WHS/HRD staffing services to include: staffing (e.g., participate in strategic recruitment discussions; create assessments and vacancy announcements, build case files, post job announcement, document qualification determinations, create certificate list, provide applicant notifications, offer positions, receive applicant documentation and review for accuracy, upload documents to USAS and other staffing tools, finalize the offer, assess hiring-related requests (e.g., recruitment bonus, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, etc.) and waivers (e.g., 180-day waiver, reemployed annuitant, etc.) in accordance with Federal, DoD, and agency rules, laws, regulations, guidelines, and processes. Additional staffing services can include, which include lateral assignment, merit promotion, direct hire, delegated examining, Pathways, non-competitive appointments, to include Schedule A and all associated administrative tasks. In addition, the Contractor shall provide assistance and/or support with all recruitment and staffing procedures and processes.

Must be well versed in all applicable laws, regulations, policies guidance, and case law and utilize existing HR systems such as DCPDS and USA Staffing (USAS) to perform many of the duties. This position is onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA full-time.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Perform staffing specialist duties that support a 60-day Time-to-Hire (TTH) model.
• HR Staffing Specialist will be expected to maintain 25-30 active hiring actions in accordance with established time frames.
• Specialists are expected to routinely update the TTH customer dashboard to communicate status and progress with each assigned RPA.
• Review applicant submission packages for completeness and coordinate with the hiring manager, administrative officer, and/or HR point of contact to ensure all documentation has been received.
• Perform all steps necessary to complete the vacancy announcement in USAS, including but not limited to:
  • Apply job analysis to prepare the draft vacancy announcement(s).
  • Consult with the hiring manager to finalize vacancy announcement(s).
  • Create case file(s).
  • Develop candidate assessment criteria by extracting skills or questions based on theduties of the position.
  • Consult with the hiring manager to finalize candidate assessment criteria for each gradelevel advertised.
  • Document the approved job analysis, duties, and selected skills/questions in the case fileprior to advertising the vacancy announcement.
  • Post the vacancy announcement and monitor the number of applicants to assess the need,in consultation with the hiring manager to extend the announcement.
  • Track all applicants to the position after the close of the announcement.
• Perform all steps necessary in reviewing applicants to eligibility and qualifications standards of the position, including but not limited to:
  • Review applicants against the area of consideration.
  • Review applicants against time-in-grade.
  • Review applicants based on the position’s education requirements.
  • Review applicants based on the position’s required licenses.
  • Review applicants against any selective placement factor (i.e., job-related KSAs essentialfor satisfactory performance on the job).
  • Verify applicants Veteran’s preference.
  • Review applicants against the position’s specialized experience.
  • Code each applicant based on review and final determination of qualifications.
  • Create certificate list and provide to the hiring manager.
• Respond to specific employment inquiries that require integration of understanding of classification and/or staffing concepts to outcome of hiring actions received from the public, applicants to job announcements, customer hiring managers and administrative officers.
• Provide support which will cover excepted (Title 5 and Title 10 and competitive service); GS-15 and below and equivalent positions (e.g., GG, AD, WG, etc.); professional and wage grade; multiple hiring authorities direct hire, non-Competitive, delegated examining, and merit promotion; up to 80 different occupational series.
• Clearance:
• Education:
• Bachelor or Associates degree in Human Resources Management or a degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources Development, Organizational Psychology.
• PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) - preferred but not required.
• Experience:
• 2-5 years of experience, minimum of 2 years of experience in Federal Hiring/Staffing.
• Proven administrative skills and experienced with HR automated systems.
• Must have experience in DCPDS and USAS.
• Excellent communication skills; written and oral

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer:

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