Human Resources Specialist (Classification/Recruitment and Placement)

Are you looking to join an agency that celebrates, supports and thrives on building the bridge that ensures intellectual property (IP) rights are accessible to everyone? Our HR Specialists are able to make meaningful change within the IP Community by ensuring the hiring of a diverse and inclusive workforce.The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. This is your next ideal career move as a Human Resources Specialist (Classification/Recruitment and Placement) if: You are committed to developing, preparing and managing comprehensive recruitment materials, including position descriptions (PDs), job analyses, job questions, job opportunity announcements (JOAs), and certificates. In addition, you will be analyzing, researching, and implementing policies, procedures, and directives of management to provide counsel to employees and agency officials. You can thrive in a fast-paced HR environment where accuracy matters and you can leverage your technical expertise to code and process SF-52s, personnel action requests and all documentation relative to entrance-on-duty (EOD); using the appropriate Human Resources Information Systems. You have a keen eye for detail in determining eligibility andqualifications while facilitating rating processes. You are motivated to participate in special assignments in the classification and staffing areas such as delegated examining audits and/or data cleanup efforts. You are a trusted advisor to leadership and staff alike of which you can provide consultative advice in the areas of recruitment, placement, position classification, and position management in line with the Strategic Human Capital Plan (SHCP) of the USPTO, OHR, and Business Units. You are a relationship builder who partners with and maintains collaborative partnerships with hiring managers in assigned business units to include providing sound advice and guidance to managers and supervisors regarding reorganizations, functional changes, and personnel changes. You excel in preparing and presenting reports and briefings on assigned organization/unit statuses and/or recommending actions to appropriate individuals.