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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)
About this role
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/14/2026. Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants. This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has a critical hiring need.
GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties: Applying complex delegated examining tasks, which require a Delegated Examining Certification; Applying complex human resources management concepts, laws, policies, and practices to solve complex recruitment issues and make recommendations; Researching and applying agency-wide complex staffing and recruitment principles, concepts, and regulations to prepare recommendations for management; Reviewing pay inquiries and applications to determine eligibility and qualifications utilizing automated staffing systems; Providing quality work reviews, feedback, and guidance to staff in order to correct and/or address skill deficiencies.
Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 10/14/2026. You must upload your resume under the "Resume" category. Resumes submitted under the "Other Documents" category will not be considered. Your most recently submitted resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement.
Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point.