Supervisory HR Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. Washington D.C. is among the possible duty locations for this position. The Washington, D.C. office is anticipated to relocate to Alexandria, Virginia. Applicants selected for the Washington, D.C. duty location may be required to report to the Washington, D.C. office upon entry on duty and subsequently transition to reporting to the Alexandria, Virginia location. Duties Help HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. The position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS), Strategic Position Management Division. The Human Capital Services' (HCS) mission is to advance the Agency-wide Human Capital goals and initiatives related to Classification, Recruitment, Staffing, and Position Management; Employee Assistance and Health and Wellness; Career/ Life Balance Programs, including Teleworking; Pay, Retirement, & Benefits; and Personnel Security Adjudications. As a Supervisory HR Specialist, you will: Provide strategic leadership, policy interpretation, and operational oversight for recruitment and staffing programs supporting mission-critical workforce needs across Headquarters and field organizations. Direct and oversee recruitment and staffing programs to ensure compliance with federal hiring laws, regulations, and merit system principles. Primarily advise senior leadership and program offices on recruitment strategies, hiring time lines, and staffing flexibilities. Interpret and implement government-wide hiring initiatives, OPM guidance, and Executive Orders impacting federal hiring. Develop, review, and implement staffing policies, standard operating procedures, and internal guidance to ensure consistency with Title 5, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations, Executive Orders, and agency policy. Exercise full supervisory authority over Human Resources Specialists engaged in recruitment and staffing activities. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Candidates will be selected for a job assigned to one of the official duty stations listed in this announcement. Failure to report to duty at the location for which the candidate is selected may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements:Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment." Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-14 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Directing or leading a federal recruitment and staffing program that includes competitive and excepted service hiring authorities such as Delegated Examining (DEU), Merit Promotion, Direct Hire Authority (DHA), Schedule A, and other special hiring authorities; AND - Providing authoritative interpretation and guidance on complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting staffing issues involving Title 5, OPM regulations, merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, veterans' preference, and Executive Orders affecting federal hiring; AND - Developing and implementing organization-wide hiring strategies aligned with workforce planning objectives, mission-critical hiring needs, veterans' employment goals, and government-wide hiring initiatives; AND - Advising senior leaders and executives on recruitment risks, hiring flexibilities, workforce trends, and staffing metrics to support strategic decision making; AND - Overseeing staffing compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness activities, including responding to reviews conducted by oversight entities such as Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or US. Government Accountability Office (GAO). The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education There are no education requirements for this series and grade. Additional information OTHER INFORMATION:We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Created: 2026-03-10