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.
The major duties of the HR Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) position include but are not limited to: Conducts recruitment/examining activities Amends established job announcements Reviews applications for corresponding qualification competencies or skill match Adheres to procedures for verifying veteran's preference Secures required documentation (e.g.
proof of citizenship, transcripts) Applies pay setting in accordance with applicable OPM and/or internal pay setting policies Codes staffing actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions Coordinates with Payroll personnel in order to resolve pay issues Assists HR Specialist with the onboarding of new employees Reviews completed documents for missing or conflicting applicant information Coordinates with Personnel Security counterparts Assists HR Specialist with identifying proper documentation to ensure the electronic personnel file is current 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)/PD59125A and PD59124A 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.
There is no educational substitution at the GS-6 grade level. At the GS-5 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $73796/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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