What are the responsibilities and job description for the TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST position at NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)?
Job Summary: Grade: NF04, Salary Code 4B. Responsible for full life cycle recruiting placement reassignment transfer promotion of highly qualified candidates to fill NEXCOM exempt positions globally.
Duties And Responsibilities
Performs other related duties as assigned.
A total of 6 years of experience, consisting of the following:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of responsible experience in non-routine work which enabled the applicant to gain a good general understanding of the systems, methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing work; the ability to analyze problems, apply sound judgment in assessing practical implications of alternative solutions and resolving the problems presented; and the ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources recruitment with an emphasis in sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates for permanent full time positions.
Primary Location
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
Organization
NEXCOMHQ
Schedule
Full-Time (35 hours)
Unposting Date
Jun 6, 2026, 8:59:00 AM
Duties And Responsibilities
- Performs system-wide exempt staffing and full life-cycle recruiting functions. Administers and interprets policies relating to employment, promotion, reassignment, career management, transition assistance, and relocation.
- Develops and coordinates short and long term recruitment and staffing plans. Develops strategies responsive to management needs that aggressively target under represented areas. Exercises executive search techniques to locate viable candidates; proactively creating applicant pools and talent pipelines by efficiently using both active and passive recruitment efforts.
- Develops position requirements, and prepares job vacancy announcements/advertising. Develops and implements recruiting strategies to ensure widest possible dissemination of employment opportunities in order to maximize the pool of highly qualified candidates. Reviews applicant qualifications and prepares staffing packages for selecting officials. Ensures staffing actions conform to applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
- TA Specialist is the public face of the organization during the recruitment process; must ensure positive candidate experience from initial application to the final on-boarding process.
- Sources outstanding candidates from a variety of channels, recruitment/job/career fairs, social media, job boards, and professional networks.
- Conducts preliminary screening interviews to determine and clarify applicant qualifications. May conduct on site interviews at career fairs, college placement offices, etc.
- May present job offers and negotiate salary on behalf of selecting officials.
- Develops and utilizes external applicant referral sources. Maintains contact with state, local, federal, military and private employment and training organizations, advertising media, colleges and university placement offices, etc.
- Coordinates staffing of overseas exempt positions and CONUS assignments of overseas returnees.
- Applies JTR and Department of State regulations in preparing relocation actions or providing information to applicants and associates.
- Maintains awareness of competitors practices, industry trends, and recruitment standards.
- Provides World Class PREMIER Customer Service for both internal and external customers and partners.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
A total of 6 years of experience, consisting of the following:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Three years of responsible experience in non-routine work which enabled the applicant to gain a good general understanding of the systems, methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing work; the ability to analyze problems, apply sound judgment in assessing practical implications of alternative solutions and resolving the problems presented; and the ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources recruitment with an emphasis in sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates for permanent full time positions.
Primary Location
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
Organization
NEXCOMHQ
Schedule
Full-Time (35 hours)
Unposting Date
Jun 6, 2026, 8:59:00 AM