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Human Resources Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency · Department of Homeland Security
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $121785 – $158322/yr

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Job Summary

This position is located in the office of Human Resource Operations, Executive Resources Division The ideal candidate for this position will display a high-level of attention to detail. They will have strong written/verbal communication and customer service skills, and have a desire to improve day-to-day program delivery for the Executive Resources Division.

Key Responsibilities

What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an advisor on complex human resources processes and issues related to Executive Resources. Typical assignments include: Developing, revising, and implementing Executive Resources policies and process documents to incorporate newly issued or modified guidance from OPM, DHS, or elsewhere while proactively improving business processes within Executive Resources.

Performing assignments for the Executive Resources Program in all functional areas to include position classification, staffing and recruitment, pay setting, performance management, and benefits and entitlements. Staying abreast of new and evolving laws, regulations, and policies within the area of Executive Resources. Providing authoritative advice, assistance, and guidance to customers, supervisors, and managers on problems and sensitive issues. What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites.

All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.

Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

Requirements & Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

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; 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.

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Contact

khya.wimberly@fema.dhs.gov · (771) 202-3871

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-11.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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