Human Resources Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Human Resources Specialist (GS-0201)

Description

Support federal human capital operations by performing recruitment, placement, and classification/policy work under Title 5 and Title 42 authorities. Use automated staffing systems for internal/external staffing—covering job analysis, vacancy announcements, and referral lists—and provide guidance to managers and employees. Conduct routine classification actions, desk audits, and pay/category/series/grade determinations to ensure compliant HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external staffing and placement using automated staffing systems (job analysis, vacancy announcements, referral lists)
• Classify routine jobs in the Federal Wage System and/or the General Schedule
• Advise managers and employees on classification, recruitment, and placement procedures, policies, and guidelines
• Review classification actions and recommend solutions for routine issues (e.g., standard position descriptions, boilerplate)
• Determine pay category, occupational series, title grade level, and competitive level for assigned positions
• Prepare evaluation statements and reports; discuss findings with management and employees; conduct routine desk audits

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or proof of being a U.S. National by the closing date
• Successful completion of pre-appointment requirements (background investigation, verification of qualifications/job requirements, onboarding forms, required documents)
• Male applicants born after Dec 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
• Meet minimum qualifications for GS-0201 at the required level (GS-09/GS-11/GS-12) via education and/or specialized experience

GS-09: Master’s degree (or equivalent graduate education) OR 1 year specialized experience at least GS-07 OR combination meeting 100% qualification requirements.

GS-11: Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) OR 1 year specialized experience at least GS-09 OR combination meeting 100% qualification requirements.

GS-12: 1 year specialized experience at least GS-11 (per HR tasks outlined in the posting).

Benefits

A federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent).