Supervisory Human Resources Specialist Recruitment and Placement

Location: Washington, DC (onsite) | Salary: USD 121,785 - 158,322 per year | Minimum experience: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Offer strategic HR management guidance to senior managers and supervisors on recruitment and placement policies and practices.
• Assess workforce trends and forecast staffing needs that could influence future recruitment and placement procedures.
• Develop action plans to boost productivity and ensure achievement of HR goals, objectives, and milestones.
• Impose minor disciplinary measures such as warnings or reprimands and recommend more serious actions when warranted.
• Guide and train subordinate HR specialists on work tasks and administrative matters.
• Supervise a team of HR staff and provide technical direction to ensure effective operation of recruitment and placement activities.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required to apply.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Successful completion of a drug screen is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must certify Selective Service registration.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional). A one-year supervisory probation may be required.
• Qualification claims are subject to verification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules and telework options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation subsidies and uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs and fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave and employee training and development opportunities

This job is open to

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the Agency

• These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for the occupation and are open to all U.S. citizens.

Duties

• These are non-bargaining unit positions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

• This position is at the full performance level.
• E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Suitability: A conditional offer requires completing and signing an Optional Form 306 and certifying accuracy of information; false statements may lead to withdrawal or dismissal.
• Background Investigation: All selected applicants must undergo and maintain a background investigation, which may include credit checks and reviews of financial obligations and criminal history.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: A one-year probationary period may apply, with supervisory training within the first year.
• Reasonable Accommodation requests for disability must be received prior to starting USA Hire assessments.
• A student loan repayment incentive may be available, requiring a service agreement.
• Note: One or more positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement; applying certifies permission for DHS to share your application with other DHS components for similar roles.

Required Documents

• 2-page resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Include job title, duties, employer name, address, phone number, start/end dates, hours per week, and indicate whether we may contact your current supervisor. Limit to two pages.
• Veteran documentation: submit DD-214 Member Copy 4 or other acceptable form; 10-point preference requires SF-15 with documentation; VOW Act eligibility requires certification from the Armed Forces of discharge within 120 days.
• ICTAP: if claiming priority, submit agency notice, most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 indicating current position and grade.
• Current or former federal employee: submit most recent SF-50 demonstrating eligibility for consideration.
• Current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee: submit applicable SF-50 and appointment details.
• Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the Occupational Questionnaire at the following URL, take the assessment, and submit all required documents as specified. The complete initial application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/08/2026: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12995359.