Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)

Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) Department: Department of Veterans Affairs Location: Location Negotiable After Selection This Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) position is established in VHA Workforce Management and Consulting's Human Resources Operations Office. HROO serves over 30,000 full-time employees. The position uniquely specializes in the Recruitment and Placement discipline of HR. Key Responsibilities The major duties of the HR Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) position include but are not limited to: Utilizes the USA Staffing program to prepare and develop vacancy announcements. Utilizes the USA Staffing program to prepare job analyses and benchmark reports. Manages application materials within the USA Staffing program in accordance with VHA DEU, Agency and OPM standards and guidelines. Processes, rates and ranks applicants. Provides oral and written responses to agency officials, applicants and the general public. Determines nature of calls and resolves situation or refers to appropriate individual. Audits certificates. Suggests and prepares modifications to procedures. Determines deviations from standard operating procedures in order to meet schedules and deadlines. Performs clerical, administrative and personnel duties as assigned. Individuals selected below the full performance level (GS-07) will perform the duties outlined but will operate under closer supervision and will not be expected to demonstrate the same level of subject matter mastery. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. This is not a remote position. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work five days per week unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a conditional job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)/PD70146-A and PD70147-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level (GS-7) without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Requirements & Education There is no educational substitution at the GS-6 grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $40736 – $73796/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-19. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration