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Summary View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Human Resources Operations Office, Staffing Unit, in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job). This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities This announcement closes on 12/16/2024 for receipt of applications. Due to high volume of applicants, the first 25 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 25, may be considered, upon management's request. The incumbent must be a customer service professional who can work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Things happen quickly and continuously in this position, and the incumbent will find the need to move from one task to another without much time in between or juggling multiple duties at the same time. This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Human Capital (OHC), Human Resources Operations Center (HROC), Staffing Unit. Under the general direction and supervision of the Unit Chief, the incumbent carries out the full range of first-line supervisory duties over immediate staff, including lead personnel. As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement), you will perform the following duties: provide overall program direction and objectives and work directly with managers and staff at all levels within ICE/DHS; oversee/manage a group of employees to include Senior Level HR Specialists, HR Specialists, and HR Assistants that perform administrative and technical work within the unit; provide HR management advisory services to higher level managers and supervisors on areas of recruitment and placement; provide information to managers, supervisors, headquarters personnel and other staff members on human resources policies, procedures, directives and guidelines; identify training, requests additional staffing and/or overtime and other related actions; and develop action plans to improve productivity to meet human resources goals, objectives and milestones. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: providing technical advice and assistance in recruitment and placement activities, which includes reviewing position descriptions, conducting job analysis, developing vacancy announcements, performing applicant reviews to determine basic qualifications and eligibilities, adjudicating veterans' preference, preparing selection certificates, setting pay for various positions, validating selections prior to extending job offers and processing personnel actions for a wide variety of external or internal recruitment actions; explaining recruitment and placement regulations, procedures, and determinations to inquiring employees, candidates, and supervisors; performing analysis of a variety of recruitment and placement facts and issues, researching complex problems or complaints, identifying the cause of problems or complaints, and initiating action to resolve; AND providing technical recruitment and placement advisory services to hiring managers and supervisors on use of various hiring strategies to attract and place highly qualified candidates, e.g. Delegating Examining, Merit Promotion, Temporary Promotions, Reassignment, Pathways Intern Programs, Veteran's Employment Programs, and other Special Hiring Authorities to include Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Delegated Examining (DE) certification: The incumbent must possess and maintain the OPM Delegated Examining certification. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. 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. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Education Additional Information This position is at the full performance level. E-Verify: 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. Suitability: 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. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position. Benefits: 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. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.