Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement), AD-0201 Band C

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 the Title 21 Pay Table 7, Band C (GS-13 equivalent). Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This is a 21st Century Cures Act authority announcement. Traditional federal rules regarding rating, ranking, and veterans' preference do not apply. Duties Provide technical advice, assistance, and solutions to staffing and recruitment problems within the agency. Utilize USA Staffing automated system to develop, review and post vacancy announcements, to receive, review and evaluate candidates for consideration of announcements. Provide managers, employees and job applicants with information and interpretation of Federal regulations and the agency's staffing and recruitment procedures, practices, policies and guidelines. Conduct quality review of staffing and recruitment actions and provide guidelines on complex and/or sensitive issues. Serve as a human resources expert in the fields of staffing, recruitment and compensation (pay setting) by providing management with interpretations of complex issues. Provide and conduct a broad range of qualification determination and analysis. Apply knowledge of the full range of pay administration policies, principles and practices under Title 5 and other statues and legal authorities. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment within the competitive service.

Direct Deposit:

You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice. FDA participates in e-

Verify:

All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter. Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.

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Background Investigation Requirement:

All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.

Certification of Accuracy:

All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period. Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. Qualifications In order to qualify for the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement), AD-0201 Band C position which falls under the 0201 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 05/22/2026:

RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Applicants must meet the following relevant years of experience to qualify for this AD-0201- Band C (GS-13 equivalent) position: Six (6) years comparable experience in federal human resources management, encompassing the utilization of automated staffing systems, administration of end-to-end onboarding programs, delivery of talent acquisition solutions, and demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and the application of innovative, analytical approaches to resolving complex HR challenges in dynamic organizational environments. Education There is no education substitution for this position at the Band C (GS-13 equivalent). Additional information The application limit, if applicable, for this advertisement is:

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 :

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. 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 05/22/2026 ) 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. Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. To demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement ( 05/22/2026 ); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process. 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. 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. You will be evaluated against the basic qualifications and if found qualified, you will be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. 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.

Required Documents Resume :

At a minimum, your resume should list the position title, employer name, start and end dates (including month and year), salary (or grade and step), hours worked per week, and a list of duties performed or accomplishments, for EACH position listed. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements. USAJobs - What to Include USAJobs - Page Limit Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

Transcripts:

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on education, unofficial transcripts or a list of courses must be provided. See the Qualifications and Education Requirements section of this announcement.

Professional Licensure:

If the position has a licensure requirement, a copy of your professional license must be provided. See the Qualifications and Education Requirements section of this announcement. Additional Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) Other supporting documentation not listed above PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are optional and will not be scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot). 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. To apply for positions with the Food & Drug Administration, you must have a https://secure.login.gov/ account, and be signed in to that account, before you click "Apply Online". See the USAJOBS Help Site article "How does the application process work?" for more on this process. Additionally, you must provide a resume and any required supporting documentation listed on the announcement, and you must complete all assessment questionnaires

BEFORE 11

59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement, 05/22/2026. We recommend that you start the application process early enough that you can complete and submit your application before this deadline. Please note that you cannot submit documentation or make changes to your application after the close date. If you would like to learn how to use USAJOBS including: accessing and managing your account, adding saved documents, building a resume, or starting an application; we recommend you visit the USAJOBS How To site, and read up on any topic that you need help with.

This site is located at:

https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Additionally, if you need technical assistance with USAJOBS (such as account issues) please visit the main USAJOBS Contact us at: USAJOBS - Contact us FDA's Applicant Help Desk is not able to support USAJOBS-related issues. The Food & Drug Administration uses a system called Application Manager (USA Staffing) to post jobs and accept applications. If you are not familiar with Application Manager or you encounter any difficulty with the site, we recommend that you visit the Applicant HELP Site at: https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us . This help site contains step-by-step instructions for completing the application process, submitting documentation, and completing questionnaires, and should be very helpful to you! You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. The FDA will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who are not able to apply online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Applicant Help Desk. Decisions on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If after reviewing the USAJOBS and Application Manager help sites, you're not able to find the answer to your question or concern, or if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the FDA Applicant Help Desk at 866-807-3742 , or e-mail ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. The Applicant Help Desk is staffed between the hours of 7am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except for government holidays. If you contact the Applicant Help Desk, please provide the following Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 12951709 s o that we may assist you faster. To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.

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//apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951709 Agency contact information FDA Applicant Help Desk Phone 866-807-3742 Email eric@fda.hhs.gov Address FDA Office of Operations 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20993 US Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. You will receive application status updates via email and via USAJOBS as the process unfolds. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/18/2026 to 05/22/2026 Salary $121,785 - $169,583 per year Pay scale & grade AD 00 Location 8 vacancies in the following location: North Bethesda, MD Remote job No Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 00 Job family (Series) 0201 Human Resources Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number

FDA-OO-26-T21-12951709-EMC

Control number 869605000