Human Resources Specialist

Duties

This position is a Human Resources (HR) Specialist responsible for assisting with a variety of HR support functions for Program Offices. Duties include helping with recruitment and staffing processes, supporting position management and classification activities, assisting with compensation matters, and providing general human resources support. The HR Specialist works under supervision and follows established policies and procedures to ensure effective HR operations.

You will be performing assigned duties under the general direction of a manager or more experienced employees. Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Supporting HR programs as assigned. Program activities includes but is not limited to supporting recruitment activities aligned to staffing plans; entering position data in the personnel data base; coordinating and scheduling training or professional development or certification activities; or providing information to employees on HR programs (e.g., benefits, worklife employee relations, etc.).
• Participating in planning sessions with managers or HR liaison personnel on staffing or classification needs.
• Coordinating with staff or contractors responsible for processing personnel actions to obtain or clarify information; assisting with troubleshooting issues or discrepancies in personnel or position data impacting timely processing of actions.
• Carrying out administrative work to support staffing or classification activities; obtaining management approvals needed to authorize actions.
• Providing information to Agency personnel on HR programs; assisting with completion and submission of paperwork and provides information on timelines and progression of work.
• Drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine procedures and processes.
• Developing job aids on HR procedures or systems to improve understanding of HR procedures and processes for various audiences.
• Completing service request tickets within established timeframes. Referring unusual requests or issues to higher level personnel.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

College graduate positions at TSA span across many areas of the organization under various pillars, Mission Support, Security Operations, Direct Reports, Technology & Systems, Law Enforcement. Program areas where college graduates may work include but are not limited to information technology, cybersecurity, data analytics, public policy and administration, business and financial management, human resources, communications, law and policy, civil rights and liberties, engineering, economic policy, and many more.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• Successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
• You must pass a Background Investigation (BI) and maintain eligibility for a clearance at the Secret level.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Graduates may be appointed to an excepted-permanent or excepted-conditional position in the excepted service upon completion of their developmental program.
• Use of this appointing authority permits hiring without regard to veterans' preference but must follow merit system principles.

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement including college graduate eligibility, specialized experience and/or education, and selective placement factor(s), as defined below.

To meet the minimum requirements for this position, you must: (1) Meet the Eligibility Requirements for College Graduates; (2) Provide a copy of transcripts for verification; AND (3) Meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

College Graduate Eligibility Requirements:

• Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's or graduate-level degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years; or
• Due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have an intervening period of obligated service of at least four years in the uniformed services, the two-year eligibility begins on the date of discharge or release from uniformed service

To qualify for the SV-F Pay Band (equivalent to the GS-05), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, OR C) outlined below.

A. Experience: For those qualifying using experience, your application must clearly outline three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least the SV-E pay band or GS-4 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector. Such experience will demonstrate the ability to: analyze problems, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

OR

B. Education: bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field from an accredited college or university.

OR

C. Combining of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the position; then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the position; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the position.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

You must submit a copy of your college transcript as proof that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position to which you are applying. You may submit unofficial copies of transcripts at the initial phase of the application process; however, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entrance-on-duty.

See "Required Documents" section for more details.

All academic degrees or course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov/.

Additional information

College Graduate Hiring Authority:

• This position is being filled under the College Graduate Hiring Authority which allows this agency to use strategic recruiting to hire recent College Graduates to fill permanent excepted-permanent or excepted-conditional professional and administrative positions at the SV-G (GS-11) level and below.
• Appointments may be to positions that have promotion potential that exceed the SV-G Band, but the initial appointment must be at the SV-G band or below.
• If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Work Schedules: Work schedules are full-time. College graduates may be eligible for telework which will be up to the selecting official and program office where the graduate is assigned. Relocation expenses will not be paid. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by TSA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

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 . ( https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

Client-provided location(s): Springfield, VA

Job ID: TSA-871025400

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-30T20:05:32