Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Placement)

Join the Maritime Administration's Human Resources team and help shape the workforce that supports our mission in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Perform job analyses in collaboration with hiring managers to define position requirements, craft assessment criteria, and support recruitment activities.
• Advise managers and staff on federal staffing procedures, qualification standards, hiring authorities, and available recruitment options.
• Assemble recruitment packages and coordinate staffing actions to ensure timely filling of vacancies across the organization.
• Review and process personnel actions, including pay setting and related transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Research and interpret federal personnel regulations, maintain staffing records, and use HR information systems to support processing and reporting.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for federal consideration.
• Must meet specialized experience requirements to qualify.
• All required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit the online application and resume by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• One year probationary period may be required to evaluate fitness and alignment with public interests; continued employment may depend on performance, conduct, agency needs, and organizational goals.
• Continued employment may be terminated after probation unless certification is provided indicating that continued employment serves the public interest.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered.
• Government Travel Card: Travel is involved; a contractor-issued travel card will be provided for official business only.
• Background Investigation: A security investigation is required; appointment contingent on favorable adjudication.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal applicants must have 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service.
• DEU Requirements: Delegated examining procedures may require a one-year probationary period.
• Minimum qualifications require meeting specialized experience; specific experience details are listed in the qualifications section.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Recruitment and Placement: understanding of HR concepts to attract, identify, and place candidates to meet evolving needs.
• Human Resources Management: knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing staffing, classification, pay, benefits, employee relations, and performance management.
• Ability to Interpret and Apply HR Regulations: independently research, interpret, and apply federal guidance to complex personnel actions.
• Database Management Systems: familiarity with database software to manage data storage, retrieval, security, and integrity.
• Oral Communication: effectively convey information to individuals or groups, deliver clear presentations, and respond to questions and cues appropriately.

For all types of consideration, experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service, which helps build relevant competencies.

Open To

• The public: U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
• Federal employees - Competitive service: current federal employees whose agencies follow Office of Personnel Management rules and pay scales.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): eligible priority consideration for displaced federal employees.
• Land and base management: current or former base management agency employees.
• Veterans and eligible family members: veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, or parents may qualify for derived preferences.
• Military spouses: spouses of active duty service members or those with certain disability/death conditions.
• Individuals with disabilities: eligible under Schedule A.
• Family of overseas federal employees: relatives of a federal employee working overseas.
• Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Vista: service members with relevant experience.
• Special authorities: eligible under authorities not listed above.

Clarification from the Agency: Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive status, VEOA applicants, and all U.S. citizens.

Additional Information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act restrictions apply to this vacancy; some positions may be exempt from these provisions. Applicants who believe their rights were violated under the Fair Chance Act may contact the agency for guidance. This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies within 90 days of the referral certificate issue date. Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency and upholding the rule of law and the Constitution.

How to Apply

• Submit a complete application package (resume, vacancy questions, and supporting documents) by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Click the Apply Online button on the job posting to start the process.
• Register, upload all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire.
• Review and track your saved applications at help.usajobs.gov.

Required Documents

• Resume: Per the OPM Merit Hiring Plan, up to two pages; must include dates of employment, full-time/part-time status, hours per week, job titles, and if federal, position series and grade. The resume should demonstrate relevant experience and education supporting the required specialized experience.
• Performance Appraisals/Incentive Awards: If applicable, provide recent documentation showing ratings or awards.
• Veterans: DD214 (Member 4) or equivalent showing discharge type and dates; if claiming preference, provide additional documentation as needed.
• Preference Eligibility: If applying under VEOA or as a preference eligible, provide the appropriate documentation (DD214 or certification) to verify eligibility.
• Federal Applicants: Submit SF-50s showing highest competitive grade and eligibility; for promotion considerations, ensure SF-50 data reflects sufficient time in grade.
• Non Competitive Applicants: Provide the appropriate special appointing authority documents (PCS orders, Schedule A letters, etc.).
• Displaced Employees: Provide performance appraisal, eligibility letter, and most recent SF-50 displaying current series and grade for ICTAP/CTAP priority consideration.
• Documentation for ICTAP/CTAP: Include required letters and forms as specified by the agency.
• Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will result in removal from consideration.