The Office of Human Resources supports the Department's mission of administering justice by developing and implementing policy and programs, providing guidance, and leading efforts to attract, develop, and retain high performing employees. As a Human Resources Specialist, you will be responsible for developmental and progressively assignments involving Human Resources accountability, employee and leadership development, workforce analysis, organizational effectiveness, and process improvement.
Duties
The duties and responsibilities for a GS-11/12 Human Resources Specialist (Accountability & Development) generally include, but are not limited to, the following: GS-11: Assists in conducting reviews of Human Resources programs and activities to evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Reviews personnel actions, staffing files, awards actions, performance management documentation, and other Human Resources records for completeness and accuracy. Maintains documentation supporting accountability reviews and corrective actions. Assists in identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement. Supports projects involving workforce trends, organizational performance, employee engagement, and process improvement. Collects and analyzes data related to Human Resources program performance. Assists in coordinating orientation programs, mentoring initiatives, leadership development activities, and employee training opportunities. GS-12: Supports the development and delivery of training and developmental programs for Human Resources professionals, supervisors, managers, and employees throughout the Division. Assists in developing and maintaining standardized staffing processes, operating procedures, workflows, desk guides, and quality control measures supporting recruitment, classification, pay administration, performance management, and other Human Resources functions. Develops reports, recommendations, and corrective action plans designed to strengthen compliance, accountability, and service delivery. Conducts audits and quality assurance reviews of staffing case files, personnel actions, delegated examining activities, performance management programs, incentive actions, awards, and related Human Resources programs. Assists in developing training curricula, competency models, learning materials, and developmental resources covering Human Resources policies, procedures, and best practices. Conducts studies and analyses involving workforce trends, organizational performance, employee engagement, succession planning, and workforce capability. Coordinates classroom training, virtual learning activities, mentoring programs, structured on-the-job training, and other developmental opportunities. Assists in developing orientation programs, professional development curricula, leadership training, mentoring initiatives, and career development resources for attorneys, paralegals, supervisors, and other Division employees.
Salary
Qualifications
If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level as listed in the qualifications below. Time-in-Grade applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). To qualify for the position of Human Resources Specialist ( Accountability and Development), at GS-0201-11/12 you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. To qualify for the GS-11 Human Resources Specialist position, you must demonstrate that you have one year full (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal service performing such duties as: collecting and organizing data used in accountability reviews and preparing summaries of findings for management consideration; assisting in preparing training materials, instructional resources and coordinating classroom and virtual training activities; maintaining documentation supporting accountability reviews and corrective actions; providing logistical and administrative support for development initiatives and assisting in preparing reports, charts, spreadsheets, and briefing materials. OR Education: a LL.M, a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position; OR Combination of Education and Experience: combination of education and experience that may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 54. Add the two percentages. To qualify for the GS-12 Human Resources Specialist position, you must demonstrate that you have one year full (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service performing such duties as: serving as a senior specialist responsible for evaluating Human Resources programs and supporting accountability, quality assurance, and process improvement initiatives; developing training materials, presentations, and instructional resources; assisting in developing performance measures and accountability metrics; delivering classroom and virtual training sessions; developing reports, recommendations, and corrective action plans designed to strengthen compliance, accountability, and service delivery. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/17/2026 closing date of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Education
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Required Documents
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility. Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: Official position title, Employer name and contact information, Start and end dates (including month and year), Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and A list of duties performed and accomplishments. If you are a current or former Federal employee: You must submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent agency form. Do not submit an award SF-50, these do not contain sufficient information about your appointment. Your SF-50 should list the full position title, series, grade and step, organization, duty location, service computation date, effective date, and your service type and tenure status. Submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation or appraisal, signed, showing your final rating. If a performance appraisal is not available submit a statement explaining why one is not available. Note: See USAJOBS Current & Former Employees for more information. Due Weight for Performance: You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and A list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. Due weight for performance applies to federal and non-federal work. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse: When claiming a Veteran's Preference, you must submit your last DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type. If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability rating, you will need to additionally submit the SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) and a copy of your VA Letter stating your disability rating. If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See Veteran Family Preference for more information. For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see FedsHireVets. If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority: Military spouses of the armed forces on active duty should visit the following site for information on required documentation: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses. If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A: You must submit "proof of a disability" documentation ("Proof of a disability" is a letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability). You must get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any Federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. For more information about Schedule A and verification requirements, please see OPM's Schedule A site. If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. If you are using education to qualify for this position: You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/17/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Romaine Chase at romaine.e.chase@usdoj.gov or 202-514-4661 for assistance.
