Lead Human Resources Specialist

About this role

In order to qualify for the Lead Human Resources Specialist position which falls under the 0201 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/08/2026: In order to qualify for the Lead Human Resources Specialist, AD-0201-C, you must demonstrate in your resume at least six (6) years of qualifying experience: advising managers on the full range of human resources functions such as recruitment and placement, compensation and pay administration, and position management; experience supporting team coordination, monitoring compliance with processing timeliness, and assisting senior offiials in ensuring accountability and operational continuity.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment.

The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred to (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment. You must submit documentation to verify your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. For most applicants, an SF-50 will be required.

However, if you are applying based as a Veteran, person with a disability, or a displaced former employee, you will be required to provide other supporting documents as applicable. See the Required Documents section for more details.