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Human Resources Specialist (Recent Graduate)

Offices, Boards and DivisionsWashington, District of ColumbiaPosted 23 Oct 2026

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To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist (Recent Graduate), GS-0201-7/9you must meet both the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program and the minimum qualifications for the grade level(s) for which you apply. Pathways Recent Graduate Eligibility. You must meet one of the following requirements: Have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctoral, vocational, or technical degree, certificate, or other qualifying postsecondary credential from an accredited educational institution.

OR Be a preference-eligible veteran whose military service prevented you from applying during the standard eligibility period. In this case, eligibility may extend up to six years after completing the qualifying degree or certificate. You must submit a DD-214 documenting the qualifying period of military service. You do not need a degree in Human Resources to qualify for this position. We welcome applicants from many backgrounds! We encourage applicants from a wide variety of academic disciplines to apply, provided they meet the qualification requirements.

Successful Human Resources Specialists come from many educational backgrounds, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the profession. Relevant experience may have been gained through: Coursework Internships Student employment Full-time or part-time work Military service Volunteer service Apprenticeships Research projects Leadership roles in student organizations Community involvement Other academic, professional, or life experiences that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed If selected, you will receive formal training, structured on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced HR professionals, and ongoing professional development to help you build a successful career in federal human resources.

Strong candidates typically demonstrate: Strong written and verbal communication skills Sound judgment, integrity, and attention to detail Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to learn new systems, technology, policies, and procedures Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to public service Grade-specific requirements: Applicants must meet Minimum Qualifications for the grade level(s) for which they are applying.

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Applicants may qualify at the GS-07 level based on one of the following: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level that demonstrates experience performing administrative or human resources-related work, such as assisting with personnel actions, staffing activities, document preparation, records management, customer service, maintaining data, or performing similar support functions; OR Education: One full year of graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree, AND meet one of the following: Grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate coursework or courses completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.

Grade point average of 3.45 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. Class standing in the upper one-third of your graduating class, college, university, or major subdivision. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies; OR Combination: A combination of qualifying graduate education and specialized experience.

Applicants may qualify at the GS-09 level based on one of the following: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level that demonstrates experience supporting recruitment, staffing, personnel administration, HR advisory services, organizational management, business operations, or related administrative work involving research, analysis, customer service, document preparation, or process improvement; OR Education: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's, LL.B., or J.D; OR Combination: A combination of qualifying graduate education and specialized experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2026. Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification requirements and support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important information about resume requirements.

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