Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Placement) (Chief, Hiring Operations)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Placement) to lead post-referral hiring operations, set policy, and drive enterprise performance across institutions. This senior role directs onboarding coordination, data governance, and ensures audit-ready outcomes from selection through entry-on-duty.

This telework-eligible position requires leadership within HRMD, with responsibilities spanning policy standards, internal controls,

Responsibilities

• Lead Bureau-wide post-referral hiring programs and set operational policy and standards.
• Drive enterprise performance and data governance, and direct onboarding coordination across institutions and program areas.
• Administer internal controls and documentation requirements to ensure audit-ready outcomes from selection through entry-on-duty.

Job description

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Placement) (Chief, Hiring Operations)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

The position is located in the Human Resource Management Division (HRMD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP or Bureau). This position provides executive leadership and governance for post-referral hiring operations that begin once candidates have been examined and referred, sustaining fast, consistent, technology-enabled pipelines and ensuring uniform application of federal hiring standards across the Bureau.

The primary purpose of the position is to lead Bureau-wide post-referral hiring programs, set operational policy and standards, drive enterprise performance and data governance, and direct surge readiness and onboarding coordination across institutions and program areas. The incumbent oversees internal controls and documentation requirements, and administers consistent, audit-ready outcomes from selection consideration through entry-on-duty.

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 CompetencyBased 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. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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