Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) - Staffing Chief

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/22/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. The BASIC REQUIREMENT for the HR Specialist GS-0201 series is presumed met if found qualified at the GS-0201-7 level and above. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, you must meet one of the following listed Criteria: Criteria 1: I have a graduate level degree or higher in one of the below programs and three (3) years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in federal service. **Educational Programs: 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. **Specialized experience includes: resolving complex and controversial human resources administration problems; application of a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices; providing custom recruitment strategies and consultative services based upon occupational knowledge of current local and regional market area; application of veterans' preference regulations, Special Hiring Authorities (VRA, CPS, Schedule A, etc.), and flexibilities; and performing various lead and/or supervisory duties such as assigning or redistributing workload, providing advice to subordinate staff, and providing training to supervisors/managers. Criteria 2: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level as described in this announcement. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Applying Human Resource Management administration skills; analyzing trends to develop changes in procedures; planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and/or facilitating Human Resource policies and practices; persuading others to accept change to policies and procedures; advising staff on difficult and unusual recruitment, placement and pay issues or problems; and performing various lead and/or supervisory duties such as assigning or redistributing workload, providing advice to subordinate staff, and providing training to supervisors/managers. Preferred Experience: Complex recruitment and placement experience and previous supervisory experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Time-Limited: This position is for a temporary promotion, not to exceed 1 year, may be extended up to 4 years. You may be returned at any time to the position from which you were temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade or pay. Duties include but are not limited to: Develops changes in procedures, techniques, implementation, and administration of the program as deemed fit, particularly as emerging information and strategies are identified. Evaluates and determines impact, direct and indirect, on the total program of new legislation, executive and regulatory issuances. Uses workforce assessments (such as demographic, skill/gap, and trend analysis) to develop succession, placement, and recruitment strategies and subsequently integrates these into the long-range planning and budgeting processes. Monitors accomplishments of the plans' objectives and adjusts plans according to emerging needs and strategies. Assists in the effectiveness of the current program and develops achievable goals and objectives to meet existing and future requirements. Presents findings in meetings and/or formal briefings to staff. Oversees the recruiting for a large, complex scope of different specialties including Title 5, Title 38/Hybrid, trades, professional; multiple student programs and incentive programs across the VISN. Provides comprehensive and direct advice and guidance via verbal or written correspondence on all facets of the R&P and Staffing program. Collaborates with concerned staff elements in the formulation of comprehensive and detailed plans and approaches. Develops and issues guidance in the form of policy and program objectives based on unique and/or specialized situations. Ensures policies established by VHA and VACO are appropriately implemented and followed by all VISN components. Plans and directs SSU R&P 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 maintaining a high level of work production in the unit. Identifies and arranges development and other training needs of employees. Coordinates or provides supervisory training to supervisors/managers within all levels of the organization across the Network on human resources policy and procedures, as well as theory and principles of management. Serves as a mentor to supervisors in the development of their management skills. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Administrative Hours Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) - Staffing Chief/PD99972S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.