Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development) MP
What you'd do
This HR Specialist (HRD) position is located in National Science Foundation. The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative and technical support for learning and development program activities for NSF staff in support of the agency's vision, mission, and strategic goals. This announcement will close on 07/24/2026 or once 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Major duties
This is a developmental position leading to full performance at the GS-12 level. Selections will only be made at the GS-07 level. As a Human Resources Specialist (HR Development), you will perform the following duties: Provide administrative and logistical support for learning and development programs by managing participant registration, assigning courses to NSF staff in the learning management system (LMS), and supporting higher-graded specialists in creating, updating, and conducting learning courses or programs. Support the use of learning management systems (LMS), virtual platforms, and educational technologies by creating and distributing user guides, providing technical support for local access or delivery issues, and responding to general user inquiries. Serve as internal liaison for learning and development communications to increase understanding and utilization of learning and development programs, services, and resources. Provide administrative support for meetings, working groups, and program events, including preparing agendas and capturing meeting notes. Perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal government performing administrative or human resources-related work, such as assisting with learning and development activities, document preparation, training preparation, records management, customer service, maintaining data, or performing similar support functions related to learning, training, or employee development OR Superior Academic Achievement - having earned a Baccalaureate degree with one of the following: graduated in the upper one-third of your graduating class; and earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during your final 2 years OR At least one full year of graduate-level education; OR A combination of post-high-school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. Experience refers to paid/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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Before you apply
Federal applications are different: your resume should be 3–5 pages and mirror the language of this announcement. Read our federal resume guide first — it's the #1 reason qualified people get screened out.
Don't miss the next one.
Get an email the moment a similar federal job opens — postings can close in as little as 5 days.