HR Specialist I
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Overview
Job Description
About C Evans Consulting
C Evans Consulting specializes in recruiting and hiring in the federal sector, bringing the right solutions and the right consultants to get the job done. We support the end-to-end talent acquisition process, delivering highly qualified Sourcing Specialists, Recruiters, HR Specialists (DE Certified), Classification Specialists, HR Assistants, and Personnel Security Reviewers.
Position Summary
The Federal HR Staffing Specialist provides full-lifecycle staffing and recruitment services in support of U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) human resources offices. Working across hiring authorities, the Specialist conducts job analysis, builds and posts vacancy announcements, evaluates applicants, and advises hiring managers — ensuring every staffing action complies with OPM standards, merit system principles, and DOD policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full-lifecycle staffing and recruitment support across hiring authorities, from job analysis through certificate issuance and onboarding.
- Conduct job analysis to identify competencies, specialized experience requirements, and assessment criteria for each position.
- Draft, build, and post vacancy announcements in USA Staffing and on USAJOBS in accordance with OPM and DOD requirements.
- Review applications and make qualification determinations; apply veterans’ preference, category rating, and special hiring authorities (e.g., Schedule A, military spouse, VRA) as applicable.
- Issue certificates of eligibles and audit referral lists for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Administer Delegated Examining (DE) actions in accordance with OPM’s Delegated Examining Operations Handbook.
- Advise hiring managers and program offices on staffing options, hiring flexibilities, and recruitment strategies to meet mission needs.
- Process and track staffing and personnel actions through case logs, trackers, or HR systems to ensure timely resolution and to identify outstanding issues.
- Ensure all staffing actions comply with merit system principles, 5 CFR, and applicable DOD and agency policy and SOPs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of federal HR staffing and recruitment/placement experience (Required).
- Hands-on experience with USA Staffing and USAJOBS (Required).
- Working knowledge of hiring authorities, veterans’ preference, and category rating.
- Active Secret security clearance (Required).
- Ability to work on-site at the assigned DOD duty location (Required).
Compensation & Benefits
C Evans Consulting provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits program. Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) • Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Health savings account (HSA) • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account (FSA) • Vision insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Prescription coverage • Professional certifications • Referral program • Drug-free workplaceEmployment Terms
Job Type: Full-time, Contract · Work Location: In person, assigned DOD duty location
C Evans Consulting conducts reference checks and background investigations and maintains a drug-free workplace. C Evans Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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