What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist II position at C Evans Consulting?
About Us
CEC is a trusted provider of human capital consulting to federal agencies, helping them solve their most complex workforce challenges. We are committed to delivering smart, responsive, and mission-focused solutions.
What You’ll Do
CEC is seeking an experienced DE-Certified Federal HR Staffing Specialist to support Washington Headquarters Services, Human Resources Directorate (WHS/HRD) under a Department of Defense contract. You will join a high-impact team delivering cradle-to-grave federal staffing and classification services, supporting mission-critical hiring initiatives under the Department of Defense’s accelerated 60-day hiring model.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 25–30 active hiring actions across all phases of the recruitment lifecycle
- Collaborate with hiring managers on job analyses, assessments, and recruitment strategies
- Create and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing (USAS)
- Use DoD HR systems — the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and automated staffing tools — to streamline the hiring process
- Review applicant eligibility and qualifications, applying specialized experience and veterans’ preference criteria
- Issue certificates of eligibles under delegated examining authority
- Coordinate tentative and final job offers and onboarding steps
- Respond to inquiries from applicants, hiring managers, and stakeholders
- Participate in hiring process improvement initiatives, SOP updates, and policy documentation
- Work within the timelines established by the DoD 60-Day Hiring Model
- Ensure compliance with merit system principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws
- Maintain daily updates in the hiring tracking tool to keep actions aligned with 60-day time-to-hire goals
Requirements
- Active Delegated Examining (DEU) certification, current and unexpired
- Three (3) years of hands-on federal staffing and recruitment experience, including personally issuing certificates of eligibles
- In-depth knowledge of federal hiring authorities (e.g., DE, MP, DHA, Pathways, Schedule A)
- Demonstrated working experience in USA Staffing (USAS) and DCPDS
- Working knowledge of federal HR regulations, including Title 5, DCIPS, and CES
- Active Secret clearance, or Secret-eligible with the ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD or WHS environments
- Familiarity with direct-hire recruiting events and LinkedIn talent mining
- Knowledge of performance metrics related to time-to-hire, certificate quality, and compliance
- Experience working at the intersection of classification and staffing
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible schedule within core business hours (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday)
- A direct role in a high-profile DoD hiring reform initiative
Application Questions
- How many years of experience do you have working in Federal HR?
- What is the expiration date of your DEU certification?
- Do you currently hold an active Secret clearance? If not, are you eligible to obtain one?
CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks and a drug-free workplace are required.