Human Resources Specialist

Summary This vacancy is for a Human Resources Specialist position in the Human Resources Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Human Resources Specialist, 0201-9/11/12/13, FPL GG-13, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Learn more about this agency Duties Determine workload projections and current and future competency gaps to align human capital with organizational goals. Determine the appropriate pay systems, occupational grouping, title, and pay level of positions. Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, special programs, relocation, and retention incentive programs. Build and manage a workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Collaborate with and leads management in employing change management process concepts and techniques such as strategic planning and workforce development. Requirements Conditions of employment Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. U.S. Citizen. Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov). This is a term appointment not to exceed 2 years.  At management discretion, this appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 10 years from the original appointment date. This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position. A probationary period may be required. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first (150) applicants are received or on May 19, 2026, whichever comes first. A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment. Qualifications Specialized Experience: For the GG-9, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG/GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Researching Title 5 personnel principles, procedures, and regulations to assist in applying Merit Promotion requirements; assisting in developing rating factors and crediting plans for vacancy announcements; review with senior staff on position classification standards to positions and determining the correct pay category, occupational series, titles and grade level; use of automated HR information systems to post vacancy announcements, conduct qualifications analysis, and process personnel actions; AND draft technical responses to inquiries, problems, and complaints. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of education and experience. Specialized Experience: For the GG-11, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG/GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Researching and applying Title 5 personnel principles, procedures, and regulations sufficient to advise on the procedural and regulatory requirements governing the merit promotion process; developing rating factors and crediting plans for vacancy announcements; interpreting and applying position classification standards to positions and determining the correct pay category, occupational series, titles and grade level; discussing findings with management and employees, the use of automated HR information systems to post vacancy announcements, conduct qualifications analysis, process personnel actions; gather and analyze data; AND draft technical responses to inquiries, problems, and complaints. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. OR A combination of education and experience. Specialized Experience: For the GG-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG/GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Determining appropriate rating and ranking selective factors and developing crediting plans to assess varying degrees of job qualifications; supporting an organization's recruitment and placement program through the research, interpretation, and application of Title 5 personnel principles, procedures, and regulations; provide recommendations to management on organizational design with emphasis on career development principles and practices; and relating position classification to the management process and other HR programs. Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Specialized Experience for the GG-13, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level in the Federal services. Experience for this position includes: Serving as a staffing consultant responsible for analyzing trends and forecast changes in the workforce requirements that will meet future mission needs and developing and implementing policy on workforce reshaping; provide guidance or implementing and administering position classification programs; maintain and ensure classification accuracy and consistency in interpreting and applying position classification standards Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Additional information Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. Individuals who have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment, otherwise known as a buyout, must repay that incentive if they are reemployed by the Federal Government within five years of separation. Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VEOA 30% or more disabled veteran Military Spouse Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.