This announcement is to solicit applicants for a detail/temporary promotion to the position of Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement), GS-0201-13, within VISN 21 Human Resources Management service. The assignment will provide coverage for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System but is subject to deviation to support continuity of operations.
This detail/temporary promotion is not to exceed up to 1 year but may be extended or terminated based on organizational needs.
This position is responsible for supervising VISN Recruitment and Placement Staff and administering the VISN's Federal recruitment, placement, and staffing programs. They provide expert level human resource advice and guidance on these programs to the VISN and medical Centers' management and staff.
Major duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Recruitment & Placement Oversight/Evaluation Administers the VISN's recruitment and placement activities supporting the mission and operations of the VISN and its MCs to include plans for hard to recruit positions and executes special recruitment programs to attract well qualified candidates.
Provides R&P guidance and renders decisions on complex issues/situations unresolved by subordinates on a continuous basis through review of completed work and production goals achieved. Reviews administrative and technical procedures to attain maximum efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of operations. Manages the daily operations of the R&P SSU with the responsibility for integrating and coordinating all areas of the R&P program.
Provides advisory services on staffing actions. Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs. Provides managers and employees with information and interpretation of the VA's HR policies. Provides guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.
Leads internal reviews of the R&P program and procedures, with teams of specialists, collaborating with other VISN HR functional specialists, ensuring that the full scope of process, records, and information are reviewed for accuracy and that the relationship of the work performed across functions is assessed for overall accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.
Leads or serves as team member on special projects or comprehensive studies to examine a spectrum of problems or issues that may cross VISN/MC organizational lines. Reviews one time and recurring quality control reports and ensures proper follow-up action to include required corrections. Advises management on a wide range of staffing issues such as workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.
Ensures the all VISN R&P policies are reflective of current rules, regulations and procedures as mandated through VHA, VA, OPM, and other regulatory agencies. Supervisory Duties Plans and directs staffing section operations. Provides guidance and renders decisions on complex determinations unresolved by subordinates on a continuous basis through review of completed work and assessment of results obtained.
Recommends awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and recommends changes to work assignments, subject to approval by higher-level officials. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases and identifies and arranges development and other training needs of employees. Counsels subordinates, develops performance standards, and rates staff.
Encourages and acts upon employee suggestions for work improvement. Performs other related duties as assigned.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday; Must work VISN 21 core hours; Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Compressed/Flexible: 9/80 alternative work schedule available; ten hour shifts not authorized Telework: Ad-hoc telework authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) - Detail/Temporary Promotion/PD99973A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Maribel.Vera@va.gov · 559-573-0739
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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