Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency dedicated to protecting the nation. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your HR expertise in a dynamic environment focused on talent acquisition for critical frontline operations. You'll be instrumental in identifying recruitment needs and ensuring a mission-ready workforce. If you are passionate about public service and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive salary adjustments based on locality pay and the chance to contribute to a vital mission.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized HR experience required.
• Transcripts are mandatory for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Identify recruitment needs based on staffing plans.
• Support talent acquisition objectives for CBP.

Skills

HR laws and regulations

Customer service

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Education

Ph.D. or LL.M. in relevant field

Three years of graduate education

Job description

Organizational Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management (HRM), Talent Management Directorate (TMD), National Recruitment Division (NRD). The locations include:

• San Diego, CA
• Jacksonville, FL
• Miami, FL
• Tampa, FL
• El Paso, TX
• Buffalo, NY
• Fayetteville, NC
• Killeen, TX
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Savannah, GA
• Atlanta, GA
• Boston, MA
• Houston, TX
• Detroit, MI
• Orlando, FL
• San Antonio, TX

Duties

You will use your skills and experience to identify recruitment needs based on hiring plans, current staffing levels, and future staffing needs of the assigned CBP Program. You are responsible for providing support to the Frontline Operations Branch or the Operations and Professional Recruitment Branch by performing recruiting functions that support talent acquisition objectives to ensure a mission-ready CBP workforce.

This position starts at a salary of $73,939.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $115,213.00 (GS-12, Step 10).

Salary: The listed salary reflects the U.S. scale and will be adjusted for locality pay or cost of living expenses based on the duty location upon selection.

GS Salary: Visit this link to view locality pay tables by geographic area. For positions not listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some roles may have special pay rates depending on series, grade, and location. See this link for more details.

Major Duties for GS-11

Details of responsibilities at this grade level.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: To qualify for GS-11, you must have 1 year of specialized experience performing duties such as:

• Using HR laws, regulations, and policies to resolve issues.
• Providing customer service and guidance to individuals with varying technical backgrounds.
• Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively in writing and orally for briefings, reports, and correspondence.
• Representing employers at conferences, job fairs, and recruitment events.

Education Substitution: A Ph.D., or three years of graduate education, or an LL.M. in an accredited institution, demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills.

Combining Education and Experience: Education and experience can be combined to meet qualifications, with specific instructions on how to calculate percentages and total qualification levels. Refer to the provided link for more information.

Note: Transcripts are required; failure to provide them will result in loss of consideration.

Experience for GS-12: Must have 1 year of specialized experience performing duties such as:

• Resolving complex issues independently using HR laws and regulations.
• Improving customer service through process improvements.
• Resolving difficult problems using judgment and modifying guidelines.
• Building relationships with recruitment partners.
• Developing high-level briefings and conducting presentations.
• Public speaking and recruitment expertise at events.

Note: Your resume must explicitly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

Additional information on experience, background checks, residency requirements, and application procedures is provided.