Staff Specialist

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid federal holidays

Personal leave days

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service in Washington, DC is seeking a Staff Specialist in the Office of Human Resources to support day-to-day administrative operations and serve as a resource to executive leadership.

You will leverage technology to improve processes and ensure efficient use of resources. The role requires handling reports and correspondence, assisting with decision-ready materials, and providing front-dline support to senior staff.

Qualifications

• Transcripts or equivalent required for education substitutions.
• Official transcripts may be required if selected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administrative activities using technology and seek process improvements to ensure responsible expenditures of resources.
• Analyze and make recommendations on administrative matters as the key staff specialist.
• Screen calls, greet visitors, and determine actions for senior leadership.

Job description

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

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources will allow you to provide administrative support in the day-to-day operations of the office and serve as a resource to the Human Resources executive leadership. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as a Staff Specialist in the Office of Human Resources. Typical work assignments include: Assisting with the day-to-day administrative activities by leveraging technology and seeking process improvements to ensure responsible expenditures of resources. Serving as the key staff specialist for analyzing and making recommendations related to administrative matters.

Ensuring all reports, documents, correspondence, and other relevant material are in compliance with policy definitions and contain sufficient information to make decisions. Receiving and screening telephone calls, greeting visitors, and determining which actions are appropriate to immediately proceed in consideration of senior leadership.

Requirements & Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

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. Other benefits may include 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 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. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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