Human Resources Specialist

$82,764 - $107,590/Yr

United States Department of State - Arlington, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Arlington, VA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist position is located in the Human Resources Management Division of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The role focuses on providing staffing and recruitment support to various areas within the Bureau, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and policies while facilitating the recruitment of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine recruitment requests and information for job opportunity announcements.
• Advise management on procedural and regulatory recruitment and staffing requirements.
• Work with managers to develop criteria for determining job applicants’ basic eligibility.
• Review job applications to assess basic eligibility and rank qualified candidates according to guidelines.
• Contact selected candidates to offer positions verbally and in writing, including details on grade level and salary.
• Participate in HRM team collaborative efforts to facilitate the execution of HRM priorities throughout the Bureau.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal human resources regulations, policies, and standards in recruitment activities.
• Experience providing advice and assistance in recruiting a diverse Civil Service workforce.
• Experience interacting with individuals at various levels to resolve human resources issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
• Combination of graduate-level education and specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.