Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Executive Resources)

Summary

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on Title 21 Pay Table 7, Band C (equivalent to GS-13).

Duties

Provides a full range of internal placement duties, including special recruitment and placement activities. Conducts recruiting outreach efforts and represents the agency at job fairs and meetings of targeted community groups. Provides a full range of external placement and recruitment duties for a large, multi-mission, or complex organization for which innovative and assertive recruiting strategies are needed. Serves as a subject matter expert on executive resources programs and actions, providing advisory and technical services. Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Executive Resources) position which falls under the 0201 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/30/2026: In order to qualify for the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Executive Resources), AD-0201-C, you must demonstrate in your resume at least six (6) years of qualifying experience: providing comprehensive staffing and recruitment advisory and technical services, including interpreting and applying complex HR laws, executive orders, policies, and mandates; advising senior leadership and management officials on complex HR matters; coordinating rating and ranking panels; preparing vacancy announcements; conducting compensation analyses and developing salary recommendations; administering pay, processing personnel actions; and preparing recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive submissions. Experience in executive resources supporting Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level/Scientific and Professional (SL/ST), and Senior Biomedical Product Assessment Service (SBRBPAS) personnel is preferred. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position at the Band C level. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. This is a Title 21 announcement. Traditional rating and ranking of applications, and veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy. If you are referred to the hiring manager for consideration, you may be further evaluated based on an interview; review of requested work samples, writing samples, most recent performance evaluation(s), or professional references; or results of an oral presentation or work-related test. Failure to comply with any of the additional assessment requirements will result in removal from further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Other Information

The application limit, if applicable, for this advertisement is: 150 applicants Additional Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment physical required: No Drug testing required: No License required: No Mobility agreement required: No Immunization required: No Bargaining Unit: No Telework eligible position: Telework is at the discretion of the supervisor. Additional Information: Additional selections may be made for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc. If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years (from 10/30/2026) as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee, HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. If you have served or are currently serving, you must provide a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting this appointment. In addition, you will be required to respond to the question in the assessment and certify your responses to the questionnaire. See Political Appointee FAQ - OPM for more. Before applying, applicants are encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass website. Active-duty U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers are encouraged to apply. If selected, officers may either (1) remain on active duty assigned to the designated billet for PHS assignment, or (2) separate or retire from the Commissioned Corps before entering a Title 21 civilian appointment. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/30/2026); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.