Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Recruitment)
What you'd do
Join one of the Department of Justice's top Human Resources programs. The Civil Division seeks Staffing and Recruitment Specialists to recruit top talent, advise officials hiring practices, and guide candidates from recruitment through onboarding. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment, collaborating with others, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to have you on our team.
Major duties
The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0201-11/12 Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Recruitment) generally include, but are not limited to, the following: GS-11: Assisting with preparing vacancy announcements for Merit Promotion and attorney hiring actions. Processing personnel actions in EPIC and EmpowHR Maintaining position data in PMSO Communicating onboarding requirements to selectees Conducting system research using NFC tools (IRIS, Mainframe) Reviewing eOPFs and staffing case files for accuracy GS-12: Managing Merit Promotion and attorney hiring recruitment actions Developing vacancy announcements and related recruitment materials Conducting job analysis and developing assessment criteria Determining applicant qualifications based on OPM and agency guidelines Processing personnel actions using HR systems (EPIC, EmpowHR, PMSO, NFC tools) Supporting onboarding and pre-employment processing activities Coordinating with selecting officials throughout the recruitment and selection process Communicating with applicants regarding hiring requirements and onboarding steps Conducting recruitment outreach activities, including job postings and candidate sourcing
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Recruitment), at GS-0201-11/12, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. To qualify for the GS-11 Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Recruitment) position, you must demonstrate that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal service performing such duties as: assisting with or performing staffing and recruitment work. This includes supporting Merit Promotion or attorney hiring actions, reviewing applicant qualifications using established criteria, processing personnel actions in HR systems, and assisting with onboarding activities. Experience should show the ability to apply HR rules, follow established procedures, and use multiple HR systems to support staffing operations under close or developmental supervision. To qualify for the GS-12 Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Recruitment) position, you must demonstrate that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service performing such duties as: independently performing staffing and recruitment work. This includes managing Merit Promotion and attorney hiring actions, determining applicant qualifications, processing a range of personnel actions using HR systems, and coordinating onboarding activities. Experience should reflect the ability to apply Federal staffing regulations, resolve routine staffing issues independently, and manage recruitment cases with minimal oversight. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 07/23/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
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