AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage an HR Specialist who supports the AG client on site/remotely at the United States Capitol Police (USCP), Office of Human Resources (OHR) by providing senior-level technical federal HR expertise to the CHCO and branch leadership team in HR consulting in staffing, recruitment and placement. USCP is a Title II agency and does not fall under traditional OPM staffing/placement rules however they do follow the merit system principles.

AG offers a comprehensive benefit package including a monthly commuter benefit as well as immediate 401k and medical enrollment. This is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Work will be performed at the client site in Washington DC and remotely.

The WORK

• Perform the full life cycle “cradle to grave” staffing functions for USCP.
• Develop comprehensive HR Assessment Tools. In some cases this includes building on existing tools and in other cases it involves developing new instruments/tools.
• Provides technical staffing support to the agency by advising and instructing agency management on staffing policies, processes and procedures.
• Develops and posts vacancy announcements to internal and external sources utilizing USA Staffing.
• Perform comprehensive eligibility and qualification determinations for applications received for USCP positions.
• Compile materials for internal panel review of candidates.
• Notify candidates of the status of their application and respond to their questions regarding the recruitment process.
• Coordinate personnel action requests for new hires, reassignments, career ladder promotions, etc. utilizing EmpowHR.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities for selected candidates.
• Close out case files for filled positions.