Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

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Remuneration 1: minimum: 70623; maximum: 111087; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year

Pay plan 1: code: GS

Low grade: 9

High grade: 11

Agency: U.S. Secret Service

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-09 level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing duties such as: Utilizing automated human resources systems to process personnel actions. Providing information to applicants and employees about hiring procedures. Assisting with the preparation of job analyses and/or vacancy announcements. Maintaining records and/or tracking the status of candidate applications. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, LL.B., or J.D or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages You qualify for the GS-11 level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Reviewing applicant qualifications using established standards and guidelines. Preparing job analyses and posting vacancy announcements. Utilizing automated human resources systems to track, process, and provide status updates regarding personnel actions. Advising stakeholders regarding federal recruitment and placement policies and procedures. Researching regulations and policies to resolve routine recruitment and placement issues. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, LL.M., or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the

Job summary:

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Law Enforcement Talent Acquisition Division wiill allow you to perform a full range of recruitment, staffing, placement, and hiring functions. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Major duties:

- The selectee will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) in the Office of Human Resources, Law Enforcement Talent Acquisition Division. Typical work assignments include: Managing recruitment and placement activities by developing job analyses, posting Job Opportunity Announcements, evaluating applicant qualifications, applying OPM qualification standards, issuing certificates, and supporting hiring and onboarding actions. Researching and resolving recruitment, selection, and onboarding issues by analyzing information, identifying options, developing recommendations, and communicating solutions to stakeholders. Using automated HR systems and data tools to create and process staffing and onboarding actions, develop job analyses and questionnaires, generate reports, analyze position data, and maintain accurate personnel records.

- Researching and interpreting Federal recruitment and placement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to advise internal and external stakeholders on their intent and appropriate application. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency mission by providing human resources services for a premier workforce.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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 or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education:

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Evaluations:

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to support your answer choices and reflect the one year of specialized experience requirement, in order to be considered. If the one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility HR Information Systems Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Problem Solving Reading Comprehension Reasoning Recruitment/Placement Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Competence The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP/CTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85.0 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures.) View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets. An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). After the U.S. Secret Service completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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Control number: 892362100

Announcement number: HUM-KR-13111033-27-MP

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Publication date: 2026-11-10T08:51:19.7630

Applications open: 2026-11-10T08:51:19.7630

Applications close: 2026-11-17T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-17T23:59:59.9970

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