HR Staffing Specialist

GovStrive LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Healthcare

Matching 401(k)

Flexible hours

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

GovStrive LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Federal Staffing Specialist (Recruitment and Staffing) to lead staffing across federal hiring programs. You will conduct job analyses, develop qualification standards, and post vacancies in USA Staffing/USAJOBS to support agencies.

The role requires five years of Federal Staffing experience and a current DE Certification, with the ability to advise managers, coordinate onboarding, and ensure compliance with DE policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Federal Staffing Specialist.
• Current Delegated Examining (DE) Certification.
• Experience with merit-based placement and DE regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analyses to identify core competencies and qualifications.
• Prepare and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing/USAJOBS in accordance with DE regulations.
• Review qualifications, eligibility, and policies under DE and merit promotion procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires and process personnel actions (SF-50s).
• Advise managers on recruitment strategies, hiring flexibilities, and workforce planning.

Skills

Recruitment

Staffing

Federal HR

USA Staffing

Tools

USA Staffing

USAJOBS

OPM guidance

Job description

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HR Staffing Specialist

Professional Washington, DC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1168

Title: Federal Staffing Specialist (Recruitment and Staffing)

Location: Washington, DC (On-Site Position)

We are looking for passionate, experienced Federal Staffing Specialists who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

At TBI/GovStrive, we are committed to helping our federal clients better understand the needs of their workforce and support their critical HR operational priorities. We help transform processes, data, and systems to enable better organizational decisions while supporting agency missions.

Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality federal HR support and exceptional service to our clients.

As a Federal Staffing Specialist (Recruitment and Staffing), you will perform a full range of staffing and placement duties in support of federal hiring programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recruitment & Job Analysis

• Conduct job analyses (JA) to identify core competencies, KSAs, and qualification requirements for a wide range of federal positions.
• Develop and update crediting plans, assessment tools, and job questionnaires (JA/CP) to ensure valid, merit-based evaluation of applicants.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine recruitment strategies, position requirements, and appropriate hiring authorities.

Announcement Development & DE Staffing

• Prepare and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing/USAJOBS in accordance with Delegated Examining (DE) regulations, OPM qualification standards, and agency policy.
• Review and adjudicate minimum qualifications, specialized experience, and eligibility requirements for applicants under DE and merit promotion procedures.
• Apply OPM and agency guidance and Veterans’ Preference requirements when reviewing DD-214s to adjudicate Veterans’ Preference, including completion of the appropriate Veterans’ Preference worksheet for each applicant claiming preference.
• Apply knowledge of priority placement and eligibility programs, including ICTAP, CTAP, and RPL, to adjudicate applicant eligibility.
• Update applicant eligibility in USA Staffing and document detailed qualification analysis notes so that a third party can clearly understand how each applicant was assessed, including appropriate Notice of Results (NOR) message codes.
• Apply Superior Academic Achievement (SAA), when applicable.
• Review college transcripts to determine whether applicants meet OPM basic education requirements and applicable qualification standards.
• Review Standard Form 50 (SF-50) documentation to determine applicant status and eligibility for competitive and noncompetitive consideration.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with short turnaround times and shifting priorities.
• Utilize USA Staffing to create applicant lists based on competitive and noncompetitive eligibility filters.
• Determine Time-in-Grade requirements and applicant eligibility.
• Issue referral certificates and provide subject-matter guidance to selecting officials throughout the hiring process.

Onboarding & Placement

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring timely completion of pre-employment requirements, security forms, and personnel actions.
• Prepare and process a full range of personnel actions (SF-50s) related to appointments, conversions, promotions, and other staffing actions.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on federal employment policies, benefits, and onboarding procedures.

Non-Routine & Complex Staffing Actions

• Execute non-routine staffing actions, including:
  • Time-limited promotions and temporary assignments
  • Career ladder promotions
  • VRA and other special hiring authority conversions
  • Reinstatements, reassignments, and changes to lower grade
• Interpret and apply federal HR laws, regulations, and OPM guidance to ensure compliance in all staffing decisions.

Advisory & Program Support

• Serve as a technical advisor to managers on recruitment strategies, hiring flexibilities, and workforce planning.
• Ensure all staffing actions comply with merit system principles, DE regulations, and applicable policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files to support audit readiness and accountability requirements.

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Federal Staffing Specialist.
• Current Delegated Examining (DE) Certification.

TBI/GovStrive offers a culture that supports work-life balance and invests in our employees’ development and personal growth.

• PTO
• healthcare
• matching 401(k)
• flexible hours
• collaborative work environment

EEO Statement

TBI/GovStrive is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. TBI/GovStrive does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.