HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUIT/PLACEMENT).

Naval Education and Training Command; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naval Education and Training Command seeks experienced federal HR professionals to advise on recruitment and placement, direct vacancy processing, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will guide policies, coordinate actions, and respond to inquiries while maintaining data integrity in HR systems.

Responsibilities include processing RPAs, selecting appropriate recruitment methods, and ensuring security and privacy of applicant data per DoD policies.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on recruitment methods, staffing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate recruitment and placement actions from job analysis through onboarding.
• Familiarity with merit principles, veterans' preference, and priority placement programs.
• Experience processing RPAs and candidate packages in HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on authorized recruitment methods and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment and placement actions for vacancies from start to onboarding.
• Process RPAs and candidate selection packages using automated HR systems.

Skills

Advising managers

Recruitment methods

Staffing procedures

Regulatory compliance

RPA processing

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

LL.M., if related

3 graduate years of progressively higher level education

Master's degree

LL.B./J.D., if related

Job description

Duties

• You will provides advice and assistance on a continuing basis to liaisons, representatives, and designated points of contact for all recruitment and placement questions and issues sufficient to timely and accurately fulfill vacancy requirements.
• You will provide direction on vacancy processing, procedures, and organizational requirements.
• You will assist management in selecting the most effective and authorized recruitment method to request, collect, and identify candidates for vacancy requirements.
• You will receive, review, and process Requests for Personnel Action (RPAs) identifying accuracy and completeness of data, information, and required documentation.
• You will follow all policies, standards, and regulations regarding the security, maintenance, and distribution of data and information related to: applicants, candidates, selectees, employees, transfers, terminations, separations, and retirements.
• You will receive, process, and reply to internal and external customer queries via e-mail, e-chat, and telephone calls.
• You will provide guidance and direction on appropriate policies and procedures on recruitment processing.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

GS-11:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Advising managers and supervisors on authorized recruitment methods, staffing procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements; 2) Coordinating recruitment and placement actions for standard, hard-to-fill, or unique vacancies from job analysis through onboarding; 3) Applying federal human resources laws, regulations, and policies related to merit principles, veterans' preference, and priority placement programs; 4) Resolving complex recruitment and placement issues by analyzing guidelines and recommending appropriate courses of action; and 5) Processing Requests for Personnel Action (RPAs) and candidate selection packages using automated human resource information systems to ensure data compliance.

Gs-09:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting in the execution of civilian human resources recruitment and placement actions to fulfill organizational vacancy requirements; 2) Reviewing personnel action requests and supporting documentation to verify completeness, accuracy, and administrative compliance; 3) Responding to routine customer inquiries regarding federal staffing processes, vacancy announcements, and application procedures; 4) Researching federal human resources policies, regulations, and guidelines to resolve standard staffing and placement questions; and 5) Maintaining recruitment and placement records in automated human resource information systems to ensure accurate tracking and data integrity.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

GS-11:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related

GS-09:

master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.