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Human Resources Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Center, TX

Center, TX

1mo ago Closed

$55k - $79k/yr Full time Administrative Support Coordinator Employee Relations

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 8, 2026).

Job Description

In Center, Texas, this onsite HR Specialist operates within a federal Bureau of Prisons correctional facility. The role supports the administration and implementation of human resources programs, assists with staffing and employee relations, provides advisory services, and upholds security responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering and implementing the facility's human resources programs.
Support staffing activities by developing recruitment sources and methods, participating in recruitment efforts, advising prospective applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews, requesting certificates of eligible candidates, and preparing requests for security clearances.
Assist with employee relations matters, including administration of the incentive awards program, the performance evaluation program, and the leave administration program.
Help administer the employee-management relations program to ensure stable and cooperative relations between management and line staff.
Provide advisory services to a broad range of employees.
Offer guidance to timekeepers, employees, managers, and supervisors on leave regulations.
All correctional institution employees share responsibility for maintaining facility security, with corrective duties taking precedence and performed regularly.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Selective Service: http://www.sss.gov
See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; must be well-qualified (scoring at least half of the total points for the vacancy KSAs/competencies) and submit appropriate documentation including agency notice/separation notice or agency RIF letter, most recent performance appraisal, and the most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

This Job Is Open To

The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the United States

Clarification From the Agency

This is a Delegated Examining Announcement open to all U.S. Citizens.
Duty Location: FMC Carswell, TX
This vacancy announcement is set to receive the first 50 applications and will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the day the 50th application is received.

Education and Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in human resources or a related field.
If education is used to satisfy a requirement or substitution for specialized experience, transcripts must be uploaded and linked in USAJOBS, with identifying information (school name, student name, degree, and date awarded).
Foreign education is evaluated according to Department of Education guidelines. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) considerations require transcripts and may be applicable if you meet criteria such as class standing, GPA, or honor society membership.

Additional Information

Under 5 U.S.C. 3307, there is a maximum entry age of 36 for original appointments to Bureau of Prisons institutions; applicants above this age with prior federal law enforcement coverage must submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.
Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from the maximum age requirement.
Appointment is contingent on satisfactory completion of pre-employment steps including a panel interview, urinalysis, medical examination, and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to NCIC and credit checks; successful completion of screening is required.
Applicants not currently employed in a federal institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence related to firearm eligibility before carrying a firearm.
Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course, a three-week program at Glynco, Georgia, is required.
Additional selections may be made if more vacancies arise during the certificate's validity period.
Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Salary

Annual salary: USD 54,619 - 78,630.

How to Apply

You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov.
Register, answer the prompts, and submit all required documents.
Limit your resume to two pages; resumes longer than two pages render the application ineligible.
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application.
The position may require additional forms or materials as described under Required Documents.
Carefully review the complete job announcement and the How to Apply instructions.
Failure to provide the required information or materials will result in ineligibility for consideration.

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