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Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment (Recruitment Specialist)

Department of Justice
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
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Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
04/21/2025 to 04/28/2025
Salary
$64,815 to - $98,653 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 09 - 11
Location
Florence, CO
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issues.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
CO-2025-0217
Control number
835594600

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Clarification from the agency

• BOP Reassignment Eligible nationwide are those who are not required to “compete”. The full performance level of this position determines your eligibility. • DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area. • Division: National Recruitment Office, Human Resource Management Division, Central Office • Duty Location: FCC Florence, CO

Duties

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Develops recruitment strategies in coordination with management to fill vacancies at field locations nationwide, in support of succession planning and BOP mission requirements.

Assists in the direction, development and administration of the nationwide recruiting and referral programs for the BOP to include both civil service personnel and commissioned officers of the United States Public Health Service (PHS).

Provides technical advice and assistance to supervisors and institutional human resource (HR) personnel regarding available flexibilities, incentives, and best practices.

Assists interested candidates with questions related to the application process, qualifications, current vacancies, benefits, pay and leave schedules, etc.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: Click Here

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:

Education:

GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related.

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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Experience:

GS-09 and GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

GS-09:

  • Ability to conduct research and recommend recruitment sources to attract the best qualified applicants, develop strategies, conduct hiring analyses and advise managers of trends.
  • Experience that demonstrates the ability to provide clear and concise communication to internal staff at all levels, as well as external entities, both orally and in writing.
  • Proficient in establishing and maintaining recruitment networks and alliances with a wide variety of professional, educational and employment communities.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities independently to prevent backlog of work.
  • Consulting with managers to identify their recruitment and staffing needs, and developing strategies to meet those needs.

GS-11:

  • Experience with advising candidates on application and hiring practices, incentives and background and security requirements for federal employment.
  • Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles and practices of various federal personnel programs such as staffing and hiring, benefits and incentives.
  • Experience in providing training and guidance on recruitment or HR policies for Executive Staff, HR Managers, HR Specialist, etc.
  • Skill in analyzing statistical data utilized in the development and implementation of recruitment and hiring strategies.
  • Experience in applying laws, rules, and regulations in the specializations of recruitment and placement.

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Combination of Education and Experience

GS-09 and GS-11: Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.   

The representative rate for this position is $83,478 per annum ($40.00 per hour).

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.  All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office.  On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered.  The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained.  Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score.  Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.

Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application.  You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

How you will be evaluated

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

If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application:

  • Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile;
  • Your responses to the eligibility questions;
  • Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire;
  • Your supporting documentation, if required.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

If you applied to more than one grade level, BE ADVISED that you may be selected at ANY grade level for which you applied and are found qualified (i.e., if the job is announced at the 9/11 grade levels and you apply for the GS/GL-9 and the GS-11,and you are found qualified at BOTH grade levels, you may be selected at either grade level).

What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?

The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:

GS-09 and GS-11: 

  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Information Management
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence

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