Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification)

National Cemetery Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification) for Washington, DC. The role provides HR advisory services across staffing, recruitment, placement, and classification for a large, complex organization, with telework eligibility and a Monday–Friday schedule.

The position is open under the Fed Transition hiring path, with a GS-12 level and a salary range of $102,415 to $133,142 per year.

Qualifications

• Provides HR advisory services in staffing, recruitment, placement, and classification.
• Consults with District HR Liaisons and managers on workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and merit system principles.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposed regulations to assess impact on recruitment and employment programs.
• Advises hiring managers and senior leaders on qualification requirements and placement actions.
• Resolves complex staffing issues, including merit promotion actions and grievances.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Skills

Staffing

Recruitment

Placement

Classification

Workforce planning

HR advisory

Job description

Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification)

• Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is assigned to the National Cemetery Administration, Human Resource Center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, this position will report to Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive human resources advisory services in the areas of staffing, recruitment, placement, and position classification for a large, multi-mission, and complex organization. Reviews and interprets proposed regulations, policies, standards, and guidance to assess their impact on recruitment and employment programs.

Provides consultation and advisory services to District Human Resources Liaisons (HRLs), hiring managers, and senior leaders on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, hiring authorities, qualification requirements, and placement actions.

Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex and sensitive staffing issues, including qualification determinations, merit promotion actions, formal grievances, and complaints, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and merit system principles while supporting organizational talent acquisition and mission objectives. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Available Remote/Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification)/PD23335A The full performance level of this position is GS-12.

Relocation Expenses: Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.