Human Resource Specialist (Physician Recruiter)

The Human Resource Specialist will evaluate applications and resumes using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Veterans Administration (VA) qualification standards, verify eligibility, rate and rank applicants. Adjudicate and make decisions on applicant appeals and agency's request. This is a Temporary Promotion/Detail Not to Exceed One Year, it may be terminated at any time. It may be extended or converted to permanent without further competition.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Recruitment and Placement Evaluating applications and resumes using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Veterans Administration (VA) qualification standards, verifying eligibility, and rating and ranking applicants; Drafting and preparing announcements; Reviewing and consulting, in conjunction with the hiring manager, on job analysis and/or rating and ranking panels when needed; Identifying management problems and analyzing them from the management viewpoint; Providing technical advice and assistance to the human resources staff and management officials in all areas of staffing and recruitment, including priority placement, direct hiring, special hiring authorities, etc.; Troubleshooting and resolving difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement problems. Consultation Collaboratively evaluating trends in missions, technology, manpower, fiscal resources, and other factors influencing future needs; Coordinating with leadership stakeholders, to include local, regional and national leadership throughout the entire recruitment process and advising on the selection of Subject Matter Experts and the rating panel process. Preparing written correspondence and other documents; Advising and consulting on targeted recruitment strategies and non-traditional recruitment opportunities specific to the local and regional market area; Providing innovative recruitment solutions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Human Resource Specialist (Physician Recruiter)/PD99721S and PD99721S Financial Disclosure Report: Not required This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.