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Program Manager - Direct Hire

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

The Program Manager role involves managing programs, providing advisory services, and overseeing budget allocations. The position requires U.S. citizenship and specialized experience. The role involves a range of tasks including program planning, issue identification, and compliance with laws and regulations. The job may require a background investigation, security clearance, and completion of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Telework and remote work options are available based on mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Environmental Protection Specialist - Direct Hire

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

This job posting is for a position requiring U.S. citizenship and specialized experience. The role involves ensuring environmental programs comply with relevant laws and regulations, and providing guidance to various state and federal entities. The position may involve remote work and telework, subject to certain conditions. Qualifications include experience applying environmental standards, preparing and reviewing environmental documents, and working with Federal, State, and other organizations. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of a U.S. government career.

Hydrologic Technician

Company: Department of the Interior - Geological Survey

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

This job announcement details a position with the USGS, offering a salary range of $51,110.00 to $81,272.00, plus a 3.15% cost of living allowance. The role is open to first-time federal hires, who are typically hired at Step 01. Key requirements include U.S. citizenship, a clean driving record, and successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam. A background investigation is mandatory, and continued employment depends on favorable adjudication. The position involves travel for official business, requiring a charge card application within 30 days of appointment. Qualifications vary by GS level, with options including specialized experience or graduate education in relevant fields.

Environmental Protection Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

This job posting is for a position responsible for ensuring environmental programs comply with relevant laws and regulations. The role involves providing guidance to various state and federal agencies, and may require travel. Qualifications include specialized experience or education, with higher grades requiring more extensive experience or education. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and may be eligible for remote work or telework.

CYP Assistant - JPSAC/BASAC

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Dec 05, 2024

The text describes the requirements and qualifications for a position as a Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant. The role involves providing developmental care and instruction for children and youth, and requires the individual to be at least 18 years old, pass background checks, drug tests, a physical, and maintain necessary certifications. A high school diploma or equivalent, along with specific training and experience, is necessary. The position is subject to strict drug policies and background checks due to its nature of working with children.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

This job posting is for a laboring position requiring moderately heavy physical effort, involving the use of common hand tools and power equipment. The role necessitates regular operation of light duty motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds for transporting personnel, materials, or equipment. Key qualifications include the ability to operate trucks and trailers, load and unload supplies, maintain power equipment, and use hand tools. A valid driver's license is mandatory. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including potential for career growth within the U.S. government.

Wilderness Information Assistant

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Dec 05, 2024

The text describes job positions in Olympic National Park, specifically in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division. The typical seasonal employment period is from April to October, but can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. The positions are open to the first 350 applicants until 12/10/2024. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must pass a background check and drug test. They will need a valid driver's license, wear a uniform, and may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Travel overnight up to 8 nights per month is required, and government housing may be available. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 16 with certain exceptions. Qualifications include either one year of specialized experience, four years of progressively higher-level undergraduate education, or a combination of both. Volunteer experience is also considered. The job involves wilderness patrols, explaining regulations to visitors, providing information on park activities, collecting fees, issuing permits, and maintaining facilities.

Transportation Finance Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

The text describes a job opening for a Transportation Finance Specialist within the Federal Highway Administration. The role involves supporting the agency in managing Federal funds, ensuring accountability, and promoting organizational excellence in highway and transportation programs. The position requires U.S. citizenship and specialized experience. Qualifications include experience in conducting financial program reviews and audits, with higher grades requiring additional expertise in cost accounting and billing procedures. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and may be eligible for remote work.

Community Planner (Transportation) - DIRECT HIRE

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

The text describes a job posting for a Community Planner (Transportation) role. The position involves overseeing and administering transportation planning programs, providing guidance to various agencies, and developing implementable transportation projects. The role requires U.S. citizenship and specialized experience or education. The position uses a Direct Hire Authority for filling and comes with various conditions of employment, including background investigations, security clearances, and a probationary period. Qualifications include specific experience or education levels, with KSAs in written and oral communication, technical credibility, compliance, and more. The role requires a degree in community planning or related fields, with the option for a combination of education and experience. Federal benefits are offered to employees.

Lead Wilderness Information Assistant

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Dec 05, 2024

The text describes job positions in Olympic National Park, specifically in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division. The typical seasonal period is from April to October, but can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. The job opening is anticipated for April 2025 and is open to the first 125 applicants until 12/10/2024. The role requires U.S. citizenship, background investigation, and drug testing. The position involves wilderness patrols, operating a motor vehicle, wearing a uniform, and potential overnight travel. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 16 with certain conditions. Qualifications include specialized experience in explaining wilderness regulations, providing wilderness information, collecting fees, issuing permits, and accounting for fee collection. Prior wilderness hiking/backpacking experience is mandatory. The role is physically demanding, involving long periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, and potential exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

Company: Department of Agriculture - Forest Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 21, 2024

This job posting is for a temporary position in the USDA Forest Service, located on either a Forest Service Research or National Forest unit. The role involves providing technical assistance to professional research and natural resource personnel in biological wildlife-related support work. Requirements include US Citizenship or National status, registration for Selective Service (for males born after 12-31-59), satisfactory background investigation, direct deposit, being 18 years old, and passing the E-Verify employment verification check. Qualifications necessitate one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, with examples including wildlife habitat project work and assessing wildlife habitat environments. The position is temporary, with a not-to-exceed date of up to 1 year, and may be extended or end early. It's not eligible for telework and benefits vary by location.

Health Technician (Emergency Medical Technician)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Nov 25, 2024

The text describes job positions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, specifically in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is from April to October, but can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is late April 2025. The job requires U.S. citizenship, a background investigation, and meeting the Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. A drug test and passing a Physical Exercise Battery (PEB) are mandatory. The role involves operating a motor vehicle, wearing a uniform, and potential on-call work, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not covered. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or meet certain education or vocational training criteria. The position requires an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher-level certification. Qualifications include specialized experience, education, or a combination of both. Volunteer experience is also considered. The job involves physical demands and hazardous working conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Direct Hire Authority roles by seniority?
Junior Talent Acquisition Specialists earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, mid‑level Sourcers typically earn $70,000 to $100,000, and senior recruiters or Hiring Managers can command $100,000 to $150,000. These ranges vary with city, industry, and company size—San Francisco and New York tend to be on the higher end.
What skills and certifications are required for Direct Hire Authority professionals?
Key skills include Boolean search proficiency, data‑driven sourcing, pipeline management, structured interviewing, and offer negotiation. Technical tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, Lever, and Excel for analytics are essential. Certifications that add value are LinkedIn Certified Professional – Recruiter, SHRM‑CP, and Certified Talent Acquisition Professional (CTAP).
Is remote work available for Direct Hire Authority positions?
Yes—many Direct Hire Authority roles are fully remote or hybrid. Companies like GitHub, Automattic, and Zapier offer remote-first recruiting positions with flexible schedules, allowing recruiters to work from anywhere while collaborating through Slack, Zoom, and cloud‑based ATS platforms.
What career progression paths exist within Direct Hire Authority roles?
A typical path starts with a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist, moves to Senior Sourcer or Recruiter, then to Recruitment Manager, and ultimately to Director of Talent Acquisition or Head of Talent Acquisition. Each step adds responsibilities such as team leadership, strategic hiring plans, budgeting, and employer brand development.
What industry trends are shaping Direct Hire Authority roles today?
Current trends include AI‑powered sourcing tools like Hiretual and Entelo, a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, data analytics for reducing time‑to‑hire, and the rise of remote‑first talent pools. Recruiters who adopt these technologies and practices stay competitive and deliver higher quality hires.

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