Human Resources Specialist

Summary This position serves as a Human Resources Specialist in the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Human Resources, Executive Resources (ER) staff. The ER staff manages and provides Department-wide HR policy oversight of the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Schedule C, and Presidential appointments in ER policy, SES and SL allocations, position management/classification, staffing/recruitment, performance management/ compensation, and executive development. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0201-12/13, Human Resources Specialist, generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide advisory and consultative services as a proponent and subject matter expert for one or more functional areas pertaining to Justice Management Division's (JMD) recruitment and classification programs. Plan and implement executive resources policies Department-wide. Interpret the provision of HR policies, regulations and guidelines to highlight substantive issues and their relevance to advise top level management. Plan, organize, and conduct analyses of major programs and systems to evaluate the impact of new and current DOJ human resources policies. Evaluate OPM and DOJ executive resources policies and programs to determine their impacts on the Senior Executive and Senior Leader cadre as well as coordinates with OPM and stays abreast of new legislation, regulation, and other Federal government initiatives. Utilize human resources information systems to manage projects, track information, and report on the status of cases to Senior Leadership or OPM. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist, at GS-0201-12/13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. For GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Consulting services in recruitment or classification programs; 2) Assist in reviewing the impact on new or proposed policies impacting Human Resources programs; AND 3) Inputting personnel data into human resources information systems For GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1A) Operating specialized recruitment programs (i.e. Political Appointees, Pathways, Non-Comps, Veterans, etc.) OR 1B) Performing position classification services for Senior Executive Level positions; AND 2) Evaluating the impact on new or proposed policies impacting specialized Human Resources programs; AND 3) Utilizing human resources information systems to manage projects, track information, or report on the status of cases. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 04/06/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 04/06/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: EEO Statement/Policy DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact listed below. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code u00a7 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R u00a7 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Created: 2026-03-25