Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

personal leave days

paid federal holidays

flexible work schedules

tuition reimbursement

transportation subsidies

uniform allowance

health and wellness programs

fitness centers

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (GS-0201-12/13) to provide staffing, processing, and position classification support to assigned customers within DHS.

You will apply Title 5 rules, the DEOH, and category rating, manage USA Staffing activities, and advise management on workforce alignment and hiring programs. A federal resume and USA Hire assessments are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing and processing actions under Title 5.
• Knowledge of veterans' preference and category rating.
• Experience with merit promotion and special hiring programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide staffing, processing, position classification and advisory services to customers.
• Use USA Staffing end-to-end to post announcements and review application packages.
• Collaborate with hiring officials to conduct job analyses and establish assessment strategies.
• Advise management on position descriptions, classification actions and workforce requirements.

Skills

Staffing procedures

Processing actions

Advisory services

KSAs & job analyses

Tools

USA Staffing

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This vacancy is for a GS-0201-12/13, Human Resources Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER HEADQUARTERS in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist and be responsible for providing a range of staffing, processing, position classification, and advisory services and technical support to assigned customers. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Applying Title 5 rules, the OPM Delegated Examining Operations Handbook (DEOH), and category rating procedures to announce positions, adjudicate veterans' preference, review qualifications, rank candidates, and issue certificate of eligibles. Administering merit promotion staffing actions, non-competitive placement actions, and special hiring programs (e.g., Schedule A, VEOA, 30% or more disabled veterans, military spouses).

Utilizing USA Staffing end-to-end to post vacancy announcements, review application packages, audit selection certificate, and issue disposition notices. Collaborating with hiring officials to conduct job analyses, identify essential competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), and establish appropriate assessment strategies aligned with agency staffing goals.

Performing classification-related duties by applying knowledge of occupational series, titles, grade-level criteria, position-management principles, and organizational structures to evaluate position descriptions, determine appropriate classification actions, and advise management on the effective alignment of duties, responsibilities, and workforce requirements.

Coordinates classification issues and proposed position‑description changes with servicing classification staff, as appropriate. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered..

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including

• health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• personal leave days
• and paid federal holidays
• flexible work schedules
• tuition reimbursement
• transportation subsidies
• uniform allowance
• health and wellness programs
• and fitness centers

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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