HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT) - TITLE 5 Job in Marietta, GA

Vacancy No. GA-12768869-AR-25-183 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $93,716.00 to $121,837.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/24/2025 Close Date 8/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Marietta, GA


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is for a HR Specialist (Compensation/Recruitment/Placement), Position Description Number T5022P01 located in the Joint Force Headquarters, Marietta, Georgia.

This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent position that DOES NOT require Army National Guard Membership.

Area of Consideration: Open to current on-board Federal Employees within the state of Georgia.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current on-board Federal Employees within the state of Georgia.

Duties

As a HR Specialist (Compensation/Recruitment/Placement), GS-0201-12, you will:

Serve as the state's principal Recruitment and Placement advisor and technical consultant to management involving a wide variety of complex issues impacting the full range of staffing options and recruitment strategies for a variety of professional, administrative, technical, trades and labor occupations. Provide expertise on staffing programs, pay setting, recruitment/retention/relocation incentives, military technician compatibility, reduction-in-force, permanent change of station, placement and promotion issues, and other special interest programs. Provide advice to management on the potential impact of proposed reorganizations on current employees and future recruitment efforts. Review organizational progress toward achieving objectives; provide feedback to management regarding positive or negative trends and recommend long-term and short-term strategies for overcoming employment and promotion barriers. Analyze, evaluate, and report on the state's current civilian employee staffing situation including turnover, vacancies, and current recruiting strategies to identify and forecast staffing problems. Research and develop solutions and strategies to recruitment and retention problems that integrate a variety of flexibilities. Provide technical assistance to managers in developing justifications for requesting the use of special salary rates, recruitment and retention incentives or other authorities. Provide continuing technical advice and assistance to HRO personnel in resolution of difficult recruitment and placement problems for organizations. Apply a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of recruitment and placement principles and concepts, a sound working knowledge of other personnel fields, and broad personnel management knowledge to identify, analyze, and resolve problems which require the interpretation and adaption of guides which frequently, are only partially applicable and few precedents exist. Perform pre-reduction-in-force (RIF) assessments and planning and execute reduction-in-force or transfer of function actions. Assist with on-site delivery, counseling, and DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) registration as requested. Provide input to serviced commands for both short- and long-range analysis of civilian personnel recruitment and placement requirements and resources. Evaluate trends in missions, technology, manpower and fiscal resources and other factors influencing future needs.

Process SF-52 actions, sets pay, determine benefits and incentives, coordinate with personnel representatives in the HRO to obtain management information and/or advise on recruitment or placement requirements, and resolve issues or problems as they arise. Qualify applications and determine qualified candidates. Create and issue referral lists to supervisors/managers. Notify selectee and prepare formal offer letters. Using the automated staffing programs, such as OPM USASTAFFING, screen applicants for positions to be filled at Directorates and/or units. Issue referral lists to selection managers. Assist selection managers in the selection process and render guidance and advice as needed. Make offer to selectee and provide employee with information concerning pay-setting, time-in-grade requirements, etc. initiate recruitment actions and flow through proper Command channels to insure approval. Input and monitor Request for Personnel Action (RPA) submissions upon approval and request from supervisor utilizing the automated system. Determine nature of action and legal authority under which action is to be processed and is considered the technical expert on RPAs such as appointments, conversions, agency transfers, reassignments, etc. Establish and certify accuracy of rates of pay for all placement actions in accordance with federal law, OPM and NGB regulations. Review personnel records to check for dual employment and/or dual compensation. Ensure required selection documentation and information is correct. Verify medical certificates and reports from references and check security requirements. Initiate select/non-select letters. Counsel and register employees in the PPP and/or OPM Interagency Placement Assistance Program (ICTAP) as appropriate. Defend recruitment and placement actions in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures in the event of recruitment or placement grievances. Research cases and prepare/provide detailed documentation and/or responses for resolution of formal grievances/complaints on qualification ratings or related merit promotion actions (other than non-selections). Work closely with classification personnel to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met. Serve as a Human Resource team member to review existing and new proposed business practices and recommend changes to enhance recruitment strategies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position requires a SECRET security clearance; the incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
  • You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
  • This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least three years of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as:

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Organizational Development, Human Resource Management or Business Administration (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Volunteer 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.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. Three years of specialized experience is equivalent to 36 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Administration and Management
  • Decision Making
  • HR Life-Cycle Management
  • Planning and Evaluating

Required Documents

You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12768869

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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Agency contact information

David Drew
Address
GA JFHQ
1000 Halsey Avenue Bldg 447
Marietta, GA 30061
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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