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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

Department of Justice
U.S. Marshals Service
Human Resources Division

Summary

This position is located in the Human Resources Division-Arlington, VA.

The selectee of this position serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement). You will be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance, coordination, and technical services to customers of varying levels for a broad range of complex and/or controversial recruitment and placement issues.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/19/2026 to 05/26/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Arlington, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
IMP-12961556-26-SB
Control number
869853200

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Clarification from the agency

Agency Employee - You may apply if you are a current, permanent, competitive service employee of the Department of Justice or if you are a Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible.

Duties

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As a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) at the GS-0201- 13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Conducts training pertaining to HR programs, operations and/or procedures for employees, supervisors or management officials.
  • Provides expert advisory, consultative, and technical services to agency program and line managers on a broad range of Human Resources issues that involve complex and controversial issues.
  • Assists in developing or revising policies, procedures and guidance for various HR programs.

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: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).

Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.

Qualifications

GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

You may qualify at the GS-0201-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

Specialized Experience: One year of full-time specialized experience at or equivalent to the grade GS-12 in the Federal Service performing duties which include the following:

1. Interpreting and applying Federal rules and regulations related to delegated examining operations and applying veterans' preference;
2. Coaching and mentoring junior human resources specialists and/or assistants in recruitment and placement;
3. Providing strategic advice and guidance to management regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, and retention strategies; AND
4. Assisting with drafting policies, procedures and/or guidance for human resources programs related to staffing, recruitment, and placement.

Quality Ranking Factor:
Additionally, a special qualification will be considered in the evaluation of eligibles for certification. A Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) is expected to enhance performance in this position; it will not be used to screen out applicants.

  • Demonstrated capability to conduct Delegated Examining Operations, given Delegated Examining (DE) Certification, is preferred for this position(please provide a copy of your DE certification).

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.

Relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and incentive awards submitted with your application will be available to the selecting official for review and consideration.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12961556

U.S. Marshals Service

The missions of the USMS include protection of the judiciary, court security, witness security, asset forfeiture, apprehending fugitives and violent offenders, apprehending and prosecuting unregistered sex offenders, prisoner transportation, management, and custody, and providing assistance in matters of Federal emergencies and other critical incidents.

Agency contact information

HQ STAFFING
Phone
703-740-8105
Email
USMS.HQSTAFFING@USDOJ.GOV
Address
US Marshals Service
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US

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