Summary Joining the Secret Service, Office of Recruitment and Staffing, APT Talent Management Division will allow you to serve as a Lead Human Resources Specialist responsible for leading a team in recruitment efforts that place talent across a premier workforce both domestic and foreign. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. Responsibilities The selectee will serve as a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) in the Office of Recruitment and Staffing, APT Talent Management Division. Typical work assignments include: Serving as the team lead in providing consultative and advisory services in staffing and recruitment/placement program activities with responsibility for ensuring the optimum use of manpower resources in accordance with federal regulations, standards, directive, policies and precedents. Serving as the expert and conducts audit evaluations and Quality Assurance (QA) review on staffing and recruitment/placement functions through review of regular/recurring reports; inspection of required documents; review of known or suspected problems areas; and contacts with stakeholders and their feedback on issues and concerns. Leading and communicating to the team assignments by identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established policies and procedures. Making recommendations for and assisting with the implementation of staffing and recruitment/placement programs administrative policies and procedures as they apply to development, operations of HR programs and special projects for the agency to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR functions, operations and systems. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the ability of the Secret Service mission by providing quality human capital services for a premiere workforce efficiently and effectively to internal and external customers. This Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) position starts at a salary of $142,488.00, GS -14 step 1, with potential to $185,234.00, GS-14 step 10. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. NOTE: The person selected for this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period. Qualifications To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $142,488.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Providing federal technical guidance in recruitment and placement to senior managers, supervisors, and/or team members. Researching and interpreting Human Resource regulation, such as Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, Delegated Examining Operational Handbook, Merit Promotion policies and procedures, to ensure various recruitment actions are within regulatory requirements. Preparing or reviewing a wide variety of federal personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments, appointments etc., to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines. Leading or supervising human resources projects, or a team of human resources staff members. Developing job analyses, questionnaires, posting job opportunity announcements, reviewing eligibility/qualifications of applicants against OPM Qualification Standards, and issuing certificates of eligible candidates Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to HRsupport@usss.dhs.gov. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger). DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.