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Human Resources Specialist

General Services Administration
Office of Inspector General

Summary

Location of position:
Office of Inspector General
Human Resources Division (JPH)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20405

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Human Resources Division is responsible for providing advisory and operational HR services and support to the OIG staff.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/08/2026 to 01/14/2026
Salary
$121,785 to - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - This position may require occasional travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13 - This position is at the full performance level.
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JP-2026-H-01-MP
Control number
853967600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a current GSA OIG employee or a GSA OIG surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualifies for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). You must be a GSA OIG employee serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

Duties

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As a Human Resources Specialist with the OIG Human Resources Division, you will provide advisory services and operational support in the following HR functions:

  • Serves as coordinator and primary point of contact for new OIG employees throughout the pre-employment and onboarding process.
  • Extends job offers and initiates new employee background investigations.
  • Schedules and conducts New Employee Orientation. Ensures collection and completion of all applicable new employee forms.
  • Serves as the primary OIG point of contact and subject matter expert for processing of personnel actions. 
  • Manages personnel records in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) system.
  • Coordinates portions of the employee separation process, including exit interviews, exit surveys, preparation of SF-75 information, transfer of records, collection of property, and deactivation of PIV cards.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position

Qualifications

The GS-13 salary range starts at $121,785 per year.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing advice and guidance to team members regarding the full range of processing and personnel records management. Such experience must include exercising responsibility for a variety of complex actions; and developing and applying new or significantly revised program methods and approaches.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the OIG HR point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements outlined in this vacancy announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements, you will be invited to participate in a structured interview. A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will conduct the structured interview and assign a score for each of the four required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, based on your responses to the interview questions.

  1. Mastery of, and skill in applying, the relevant HR concepts, practices, and techniques sufficient to independently perform tasks and serve as an authoritative advisor in the areas of personnel action processing, personnel records management, and the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
  2. Working knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, laws, practices, and rules relating to human resources processing, benefits administration, and areas in computer-related databases.
  3. Skill and ability in performing research, drawing conclusions, and providing recommendations based on analysis. Skill and ability in preparing and presenting clear and concise information to others.
  4. Ability to use initiative within uniformed guidelines and to communicate professionally and effectively in both oral and written form.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA OIG’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must score 85.0 or higher to receive priority consideration.


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