Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

This position is established in VHA Workforce Management and Consulting's (WMC) Human Resources Operations Office (HROO), Recruitment & Staffing Shared Services Unit (R&S SSU). HROO is the exclusive operational HR service provider for VHA's Central Office (VHACO) as well as most of the VA Staff Offices.

Major Duties include but are not limited to: Provides expert technical advice and counsel on internal placement and staffing matters through individual contacts and training. Advises on internal/external staffing matters to include assessment and evaluation of staffing needs, methods, impact of mission changes, etc. Reviews administrative and technical procedures to assure maximum efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of operations. Collaborates with supervisors, teams and customers to develop HR solutions. Prepares job announcements in USA Staffing, rates applicants, issues certificates, codes and processes personnel actions. Provides analysis and advisory service regularly to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of Recruitment & Staffing operations and/or the productivity. Provides technical advice and assistance to personnel and customers in the resolution of difficult recruitment and staffing related problems for all levels and complexities and organizations. HR advisory functions include establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with leadership, management, and staff to further issue guidance to clarify conflicting guidance or alleviate other potential or existing problems, as well, as to provide recommendations that meet immediate and long-term program, project, or mission needs. Revises, develops and/or adapts training materials and desk guides as regulations are revised. Reviews draft regulations, standards, or other guidance for impact on serviced organizations. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available at supervisor's discretion 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.

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. 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. Applicant Count: This job announcement will remain open until 10/13/2026. Applications received up to 11:59pm EST on the date in which 50 applications is reached will receive first consideration (initial cutoff). Applications received after 11:59pm EST on the date in which 50 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.

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/.