Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, Law Enforcement Acquisition Division will allow you to serve as a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) responsible for leading a team in recruitment efforts that place talent across a premier workforce both domestic and foreign. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
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-13 level (starting salary $120,579.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Providing federal technical guidance in recruitment and placement to senior managers, supervisors, and/or team members. Researching and interpreting Human Resource regulations, such as Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, policies and procedures, to ensure various recruitment actions are within regulatory requirements. Leading or supervising human resources projects, or a team of human resources staff members. Developing job analyses, questionnaires, posting job opportunity announcements, reviewing eligibility/qualifications of applicants against OPM Qualification Standards, and issuing certificates of eligible candidates. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The selectee will serve as a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) in the Office of Human Resources, Law Enforcement Acquisition Division. Typical work assignments include: Leading recruitment and placement efforts to ensure compliance with federal hiring regulations, policies, and best practices, serving as a key advisor to hiring managers, HR staff, and senior leadership on recruitment and placement matters. Assigning work to team members based on priorities, workload, and employee expertise, ensuring timely and high-quality task completion. Monitoring teamwork progress, providing feedback, and advising on technical matters, offering coaching and training to enhance team capability and efficiency. Researching and interpreting regulations to develop internal policies providing recommendations to improve recruitment operations. Conducting quality control on staffing and recruitment/placement functions to ensures the team maintains compliance with applicable laws and agency guidelines. Representing the agency in meetings, working groups, and strategic discussions related to recruitment initiatives ensuring effective communication of hiring policies and updates through written guidance and internal communication platforms. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the ability of the Secret Service mission by providing quality human capital services for a premiere workforce efficiently and effectively to internal and external customers. This Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) position starts at a salary of $120,579.00, GS-13 step 1, with potential to $156,755.00, GS-13 step 10.