Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement).

U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency in Rock Island, Illinois is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to apply HR methods and evaluative techniques to advise and resolve moderately complex problems.

You will guide management on recruitment strategies, merit principles, and development of valid selection criteria, while supporting a wide range of staffing and incentive programs. The role involves handling vacancy announcements, applicant rating, and referrals, plus ensuring proper

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience for GS-09: job analyses, vacancy announcements, determining qualifications, staffing advice, responding to HR inquiries.
• Education: Master's degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in HR/Management/Business.
• Time-in-grade and combinations of education and experience may apply as described in the postings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Human Resources Specialist applying HR methods and evaluative methods to advise and resolve moderately complex problems.
• Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and development of valid selection criteria.
• Advise on staffing issues including workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.
• Write vacancy announcements, rate applicants and produce referral lists; verify employment eligibility, qualifications and set pay.
• Maintain full visibility over all personnel actions from cradle to grave and provide guidance in all stages of recruitment.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in Human Resources Management, Program Management, or Business Administration

Job description

• Serve as a Human Resources Specialist exercising knowledge and skill in applying Human Resource methods, principles and evaluative methods to advise and resolve moderately complex problems.
• Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.
• Advise management on a wide range of staffing issues such as workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.
• Write vacancy announcements, rate applicants and produce referral lists. Verify employment eligibility, qualifications, salary determinations and set pay.
• Maintain full visibility over all personnel actions from cradle to grave, and provide advice and assistance in all stages of the recruitment process.

Duties

• Serve as a Human Resources Specialist exercising knowledge and skill in applying Human Resource methods, principles and evaluative methods to advise and resolve moderately complex problems.
• Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs, and incentive programs.
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.
• Advise management on a wide range of staffing issues such as workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.
• Write vacancy announcements, rate applicants and produce referral lists. Verify employment eligibility, qualifications, salary determinations and set pay.
• Maintain full visibility over all personnel actions from cradle to grave, and provide advice and assistance in all stages of the recruitment process.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position may be filled at either the GS-09 or GS-11 level. If selected at the GS-09 level, noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level is authorized; pending time in grade requirements and demonstrated ability.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Basic Requirements For GS-09 Level

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting job analyses and preparing job opportunity announcements; 2) Determining applicant qualifications; 3) Providing advice and assistance related to staffing functions; and 4) Responding to customer requests related to human resources information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Human Resources Management, Program Management, Business Administration

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Basic Requirements For GS-11 Level

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Interpreting civilian human resources laws to provide comprehensive advisory services on staffing functions; 2) Analyzing and recommending solutions to resolve civilian human resources problems/issues; 3) Advising management on recruitment methods and strategies; and 4) Creating a variety of human resources products (e.g. job analyses, vacancy announcements, referral lists, etc.). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Human Resource Management, Program Management, or Business Administration.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Career Program (CP) 10 - Human Resources position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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 here:

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.