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USAJOBS · 1 week ago

Human Resources Specialist (Staffing)

Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $87K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Human Resources Specialist will assist as a subject matter expert in staffing, pay, and processing rules while providing evaluative and analytical support to the recruitment and placement process.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Making recommendations on a wide range of staffing authorities and special employment programs in order to meet the agencies staffing goals

Applying qualification standards and ranking methods to evaluate applicants experience, training and education

Utilizing various HR information systems/tools to complete and track workload

Identifying, evaluating, and recommending to management appropriate human resources interventions to resolve complex interrelated human resources problems and issues

Qualification

HR information systemsStaffing authorities knowledgeRecruitment strategiesQualification standards applicationAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible

Experience: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Assisting in the preparation of job announcements via an automated system (USA Jobs, Monster, Indeed, etc.), including identifying and clearly outlining the position requirements. Performing detailed review of records to determine applicant qualifications for a specific job. Assisting applicants in preparing and submitting a variety of personnel or pre-employment forms and entering data into a system for further processing. Utilizing various HR information systems and tools to update and track data. Responding to routine inquiries concerning HR entitlements, services, and processing procedures

Education Substitution: GS-07: Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise a year of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 18 semester or 27 quarter hours. OR A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also substitute for the experience required

Experience: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Consulting with customers on strategies to fill positions and utilizing applicable human resources rules and regulations to advise on best recruitment strategy. Applying qualification standards and ranking methods to evaluate applicants experience, training and education to determine eligibility. Developing rating factors and crediting plans for vacancy announcements. Utilizing various HR information systems and tools to complete and track workload

Education Substitution: GS-09: A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level

Combining Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 01/15/2026