Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment)

This position is located in VHA Workforce Management and Consulting's Human Resources Operations Office (HROO). HROO is the exclusive operational HR service provider for VHA's Central Office (VHACO). The HR Specialist (Recruitment) serves in the Delegated Examining Office (DEO). The DEO has delegated examining authority from the Office of Personnel Management. This comprehensive authority includes occupations covered by Title 5, Title 38, Wage Grade and other Title regulated positions.

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-12. At the lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. You will be responsible for assigned examining areas and is a fully knowledgeable examiner for the occupations covered. The examinations involve examining with rating schedules involving highly specialized and technical administrative & management positions, professional & scientific positions, technical medical positions, clerical & administrative support positions. Examining entails specialized and technical health care terminology and complex rating guidelines. The position requires knowledge of Federal personal policies and program, progress pertaining to recruitment, staffing and competitive examination procedures, the ability to analyze complex qualification standards and the skill in operating within the USA Staffing program. Your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilizing delegated examining regulations to prepare vacancy announcements, rate and rank applicants, prepare and issue certificates, and audit certificates. Analyzing complex qualification standards from both OPM and VA. Explaining policies and procedures regarding recruitment requests including the utilization of various strategies for hard-to-fill and/or remote locations. Interpreting human resources guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures. Utilizing a database-driven recruitment system, such as USA Staffing. Interpreting OPM/VA qualification standards. Reviewing applicant materials and applying qualification requirements. Reviewing and adjudicating Veterans' Preference. Preparing written correspondence, reports and presentations for an audience to include applicants, hiring officials, HR offices and upper management. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Applicant Count: This job announcement will remain open until 10/14/2026. Applications received up to 11:59pm EST on the date in which 100 applications is reached will receive first consideration (initial cutoff). Applications received after 11:59pm EST on the date in which 100 applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one-day increments at management request. Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Compressed/Flexible: Available, eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment)/PD101045A, PD101046A, and PD101047A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.