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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT).

DFAS
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Duties

  • Serves as a senior human resources specialist researching and providing advisory services related to Recruitment and Placement strategies and operations in accordance with law; and Office of Personnel Management, DoD, DFAS policies and regulations.
  • Conducts job analyses to identify major duties/competencies of a vacancy, develops criteria to evaluate applicant proficiency, develops job announcements, evaluates applicants or eligibility/qualifications, and coordinates the on-boarding process.
  • Consults with management to identify recruitment needs and develop recruitment options and strategies. Advises management on recruitment sources, special programs, pay administration and incentives to attract highly qualified candidates.
  • Coordinates with senior specialists and subject matter experts in other HR functional areas to ensure adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of human resources life cycle activities for serviced organizations.
  • Exercises leadership, develops and delivers training to less senior specialist on subjects including qualification review, job analysis, the Priority Placement Program (PPP), staffing regulations, pay setting and prioritization of work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
  • Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) certification must be obtained/maintained for this position. Selectees must obtain certification within one year. Certification must be maintained pursuant to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requirements.
  • New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: serving as a Human Resources (HR) practitioner providing advisory services and technical assistance to customers regarding the application of Federal staffing regulations, principles, concepts, and laws. Work experience must include evaluating management criteria in developing job analysis or minimum qualifications for vacancies; posting vacancy announcements using USA Staffing; evaluating applicant eligibility and qualification criteria; determining methods for appointing applicants based on Federal regulation or agency policy; applying pay setting regulations and policies.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

  • Moving expenses may be paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click
  • For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about
  • Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
  • We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
  • Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
  • As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.?
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
  • This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Travel requirement is Occasional.
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
  • The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
  • Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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