HR Staffing Specialist - AvantGarde, LLC

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage an HR Specialist who supports the AG client on site/remotely at the United States Capitol Police (USCP), Office of Human Resources (OHR) by providing senior-level technical federal HR expertise to the CHCO and branch leadership team in HR consulting in staffing, recruitment and placement.  USCP is a Title II agency and does not fall under traditional OPM staffing/placement rules however they do follow the merit system principles. 

AG offers a comprehensive benefit package including a monthly commuter benefit as well as immediate 401k and medical enrollment.  This is a full time, 40 hours per week position.  Work will be performed at the client site in Washington DC and remotely.

The WORK

• Perform the full life cycle “cradle to grave” staffing functions for USCP. 
• Develop comprehensive HR Assessment Tools. In some cases this includes building on existing tools and in other cases it involves developing new instruments/tools.
• Provides technical staffing support to the agency by advising and instructing agency management on staffing policies, processes and procedures.
• Develops and posts vacancy announcements to internal and external sources utilizing USA Staffing.
• Perform comprehensive eligibility and qualification determinations for applications received for USCP positions.
• Compile materials for internal panel review of candidates.
• Notify candidates of the status of their application and respond to their questions regarding the recruitment process.
• Coordinate personnel action requests for new hires, reassignments, career ladder promotions, etc. utilizing EmpowHR.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities for selected candidates.
• Close out case files for filled positions. 

The REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in HR or related field required.
• Must have technical Federal staffing experience with a minimum of 3-5 years of HR specialist “hands on” life cycle staffing experience.  Prior experience working in federal HR Staffing at a GS-9 level or higher equivalent position is required.
• Prefer experience working in a Title II or excepted service agency with great flexibility to adjust to the “USCP way”. 
• Flexibility in learning new staffing methods and in the approach to the delivery of work (i.e. excepted service or title II agency helpful).
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience using USA Staffing system with the ability to navigate in USA staffing independent of guidance. Experience must be recent.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent writing skills with specific attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Excellent, demonstrated customer service skills.
• Operation of a PC in an office environment
• Must be willing to work on site in Washington DC three days per week – two days remote - 40 hours – full-time.
• Must work 5 days per week on a pre-arranged and approved schedule within normal work hours (i.e., between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
• Able to obtain a federal security clearance; active or recent federal security clearance preferred.

The CLIENT / AGENCY

The USCP has special staffing processes and does not follow the standard OPM authorities.  The USCP is governed by Title 2 rather than Title 5. As such, it has considerable flexibilities not usually available in most Executive Branch Agencies. Suitable candidates must be able to work at an optimal level in support of achieving the goals of the organization. Candidates also need to be flexible in their approach and style to learn the agency’s hiring processes.

The COMPANY
To learn more about AG click here: https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/about/

Since its establishment in 2011, AG has executed 110+ federal contracts as Prime Contractor. For nearly a decade, we have provided extensive expert support to clients in the areas of human capital strategy, organizational transformation, workforce planning, workload assessment, talent management, training, and other areas of human capital management and organizational development. AG’s list of federal clients includes: the U.S. Departments of Justice, Transportation, Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce, and Defense (Army, Navy, and National Guard) as well as the U.S. House of Representatives, Architect of the Capitol, the National Science Foundation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Corporation for National and Community Service, to name a few.

AG’s core competencies bring together solutions that address the holistic needs of our clients in four key areas: People, Process, Strategy, and Technology. Our consulting solutions and service offerings extend across four distinct areas: Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Business Operations Support, and Information Technology. We offer a comprehensive scope of services that are specifically designed to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.

When you consider joining AG learn about our Culture  click here : https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/careers/culture/

The LAW
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, AvantGarde LLC makes all recruitment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender and transgender status), national origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civilian union status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state and local laws. AvantGarde hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.