Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Baltimore, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$76,463–$118,204 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting Software, Administrative Management, Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Case Law, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Department of Veterans Affairs, Detail Oriented, Documentation, English Language, Establish Priorities, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, File Audits, Financial Systems, GIF, Gap Analysis, Government, Government Organizations, HRIS/HRMS, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Higher Education, Human Health, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Planning, Industrial Relations, Interpersonal Skills, JPEG, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Word, Military, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Office Management, Onboarding, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Psychology, PNG, Peace Corps, Physical Demands, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Publications, Quality Assurance, RTF, Recruiting Software, Regulations, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Staff Training, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Veterans Benefits, Volunteer Experience, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
6 days ago

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Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Baltimore Human Resources Center (HRC)

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Summary

The Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development) designs and manages programs associated with organizational and individual learning and career progression programs with direction from the Deputy HRC Director (training, Quality Assurance, & Data Analytics) and The Training, QA,& Data Analytics Training Chief based on the needs of the staff and functional officials.

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The Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development) designs and manages programs associated with organizational and individual learning and career progression programs with direction from the Deputy HRC Director (training, Quality Assurance, & Data Analytics) and The Training, QA,& Data Analytics Training Chief based on the needs of the staff and functional officials.

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/16/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 16, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Baltimore, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $76,463 - $118,204 per year

Salary shown is the basic pay WITHOUT locality pay. Once selections are made the locality pay WILL BE added to the salary based on the duty location.

Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

Promotion potential 13

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 101-HRC-12976503-26-BJ-NBU Control number 872240000

This job is open to

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to current, permanent (career/career conditional) employees of VBA Baltimore Human Resources Center (HRC) and CTAP eligibles only.

Duties

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Specific duties include:

  • Designs and manages HR training programs with Title 5 recruitment and placement activities.
  • Reviews and analyzes new policies, directives, and decisions that affect HR training and leader development programs.
  • Identifies competency requirements based on regulation and policy changes to develop and/or revise current and future training for HR professionals.
  • Collaborate with HR staff, support services, payroll offices, supervisors, Defense Finance Accounting System and VA Central Office Human Resources Information Systems to deliver training.
  • Audit recruitment case files for compliance and prepare report of findings to initiate corrective action that may result in establishment of agency policy.
  • Plan, develop, and implement new or modified trainings and development for HR program requirements as a result of new laws and initiatives.
  • Analyzes personnel data to evaluate current and future workforce training and development needs.
  • Designs trainings and development surveys to assist in determining training and development needs and analysis of effectiveness for HR personnel.
  • Partners with the other HR staff, government agencies, civilian educational institutions, and industrial firms to locate and utilize resources to meet identified training needs.
  • Communicates in writing to develop HR training materials in different formats and respond to various inquiries.
  • Delivers training presentations and briefings
  • Utilizes various automated HR systems and office products to deliver trainings.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-13.

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6am and 6pm

Compressed/Flexible: Available

Telework: Available

Virtual: Current HRC Baltimore staff with an out-based duty location will continue to report to their current approved duty location upon selection.

Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development); GS-0343-12 PD#41035-A; GS-0343-13 PD#40312-A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:06/16/2026.

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.

  • For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level.
  • For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level.

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.

AND

BASIC REQUIREMENT: To qualify for the HR Specialist position, candidates must meet the following basic requirements as described in one of the following methods:

Method 1: Merit-Based Method. The Merit-Based Method allows for a candidate to meet the basic requirement by possession of one year of specialized experience requiring knowledge of and/or skill in applying basic HR concepts, laws, principles, policies, methods, practices and/or HR systems. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. This experience must be equivalent to at least the GS-4 level of the Federal Government. OR Method 2: Education-Based Method. The Education-Based Method allows for a candidate to meet the basic requirement by possession of the following: Successful completion of bachelors degree (or higher).OR Method 3: Training-Based Method.

  • Training 1: Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of college-level (associate degree or higher level) course work in any of the following types of fields, majors or programs or those closely related as evidenced by the course or programs: HR (general), 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 humanities.
  • Training 2: Successful completion of at least four formal training courses in HR. The focus of these HR courses will be in areas or those closely related to general HR, Federal HR, private sector/corporate HR or HR management. These courses must be offered through VA (i.e., Talent Management System courses), Federal agencies/departments (i.e., OPM Federal Human Resources Institute) or through external organizations (i.e., HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Learning, HR University or Management Concepts). For the purpose of this standard, formal means interactive (online or in-person) training that includes communication between the participants and/or the instructor. Successful completion is evidenced by documentation of successful completion by the training organization.
  • Training 3: Successful completion of a formal certificate program in any of the areas (or related areas) listed in Training 1 (above) or those closely related as evidenced by the course or programs. A formal certificate program for the purposes of this standard means a series or set of courses that provide a foundational or advanced knowledge. The courses must have been provided by an accredited college, university, organization or company and must have required assignments and/or other course work. Examples of providers include, but are not limited to, Purdue University, Global Cornell University (i.e., eCornell) or Wharton School. Successful completion is evidenced by documentation of completion by the training organization.
  • Training 4: Current professional HR certification through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), HRCI, International Public Management Association (IPMA) (or Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA)), American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) or an organization or company that has a formal structure and is nationally recognized by the profession.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You may qualify based on experience and/or education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, you must possess either Criteria 1 or Criteria 2.

GS-12 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11. Specialized experience is defined as applying principles, practices and techniques of education to assess, define and meet individual learning needs in an operating HR office that provides Title 5 or other Federal civilian human resources (HR) personnel system recruitment and placement services. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to identify HRD and non-HRD needs to address complex and routine HR problems and issues. Experience using oral communication techniques to present findings and recommendations and experience applying written communication techniques to draft and/or prepare in final form project papers, and training material. OR Graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level.

  • Criteria 1: Graduate degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level, OR
  • Criteria 2: Specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 grade level

GS-13- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Specialized experience is defined as providing authoritative management advisory services related to the full spectrum of Title 5 or other Federal civilian human resources (HR) personnel system. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of HR development principles, practices, laws, regulations in the area of recruitment and staffing to develop and oversee professional and developmental training plans for HR staff in various roles at all grade levels. Ability to communicate in writing to prepare materials for employee training, make formal and informal presentations, and the ability to adjust the material to meet the needs of the targeted audience. Ability to provide comprehensive and authoritative guidance, process evaluation and quality oversight, and problems solving for a variety of complex Title 5 Federal civilian personnel programs and systems. OR Graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level.

  • Criteria 1: Graduate degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level, OR
  • Criteria 2: Specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 grade level

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications. Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the

Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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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.

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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.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or an interview.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Competence - Knowledge of OPM, agency and administration regulations, policies and practices, executive orders, union agreements and case law, which relate to Human Resources recruitment and placement issues to determine and develop training of the agency gap analysis of the required workforce.
  • Written Communication - Expresses information utilizing correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to individuals or groups effectively considering the audience and nature of the information.
  • Oral Communication - Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
  • Critical Thinking - Objectively analyzes and evaluates an issue to form an opinion/judgement/conclusion; uses logic and reasoning to research, interpret, and apply information such as regulatory and/or procedural guidance; identifies the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; integrates information into development of a resolution.
  • Customer Service - Works and communicates with clients and customers (HR Staff, Payroll Staff, DFAS, HRIS staff, and other stakeholders) to negotiate solutions that are satisfactory and demonstrate commitment to quality services.

You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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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.

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Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package to include the documents detailed below. Resumes may not exceed two pages and must be legible for review of eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. Failure to submit the documents as specified may result in loss of consideration for this job announcement.

  • Resume:

  • Contact Information:

  • Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number

  • Relevant Work Experience:

  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:

  • Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)

  • Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)

  • The number of hours you worked per week

  • Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement

  • Education/Certification/ Licensure:

  • When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses

  • Education information should include:

  • Name of school/institution

  • Completion date

  • Degree type

  • Cumulative Grade point average (GPA)

  • Optional Details:

  • When relevant, include:

  • Current Security Clearance

  • Job-related training

  • Language skills

  • Organizations and affiliations

  • Professional publications

  • Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.)

  • A copy of your most recent NON-award SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

  • Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade To verify you meet Time-in-Grade requirements, also submit a SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade held (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.).

  • Current VBA Employees seeking a reassignment/change to lower grade: you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (non-award) AND the SF-50 placing you into your current position.

Additional Documents accepted:

  • Most recent Performance Appraisal (VA Form 0750)
  • Award SF-50s
  • Documentation to be considered under non-competitive eligibility (if applicable) such as a member-4 DD-214, civil service preference letter, or Schedule A letter.
  • CTAP documentation - RIF notice, SF-50 showing VA employee, and performance appraisal

Please use this checklist to make sure you have included all documents required for your application. You will not be contacted for additional information.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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

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Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume:

  • Prioritize most relevant and recent experience
  • Use concise, results focused language
  • Align language from the job announcement
  • Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies
  • Remove outdated or unrelated experience
  • Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at:

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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  • Click the Apply Online button.
  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
  • Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
  • If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
  • Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
  • Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
  • Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
  • Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.

Agency contact information

Brittney Jordan

Phone 4102304400 X16461 Email Brittney.Jordan2@va.gov Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office

810 Vermont Ave NW

Washington, DC 20420

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To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

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Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package to include the documents detailed below. Resumes may not exceed two pages and must be legible for review of eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. Failure to submit the documents as specified may result in loss of consideration for this job announcement.

  • Resume:

  • Contact Information:

  • Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number

  • Relevant Work Experience:

  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:

  • Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)

  • Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)

  • The number of hours you worked per week

  • Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement

  • Education/Certification/ Licensure:

  • When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses

  • Education information should include:

  • Name of school/institution

  • Completion date

  • Degree type

  • Cumulative Grade point average (GPA)

  • Optional Details:

  • When relevant, include:

  • Current Security Clearance

  • Job-related training

  • Language skills

  • Organizations and affiliations

  • Professional publications

  • Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.)

  • A copy of your most recent NON-award SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

  • Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade To verify you meet Time-in-Grade requirements, also submit a SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade held (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.).

  • Current VBA Employees seeking a reassignment/change to lower grade: you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (non-award) AND the SF-50 placing you into your current position.

Additional Documents accepted:

  • Most recent Performance Appraisal (VA Form 0750)
  • Award SF-50s
  • Documentation to be considered under non-competitive eligibility (if applicable) such as a member-4 DD-214, civil service preference letter, or Schedule A letter.
  • CTAP documentation - RIF notice, SF-50 showing VA employee, and performance appraisal

Please use this checklist to make sure you have included all documents required for your application. You will not be contacted for additional information.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume:

  • Prioritize most relevant and recent experience
  • Use concise, results focused language
  • Align language from the job announcement
  • Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies
  • Remove outdated or unrelated experience
  • Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at:

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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  • Click the Apply Online button.
  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
  • Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
  • If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
  • Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
  • Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
  • Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
  • Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.

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Brittney Jordan

Phone 4102304400 X16461 Email Brittney.Jordan2@va.gov Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office

810 Vermont Ave NW

Washington, DC 20420

US

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To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

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Veterans Benefits Administration

"OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise to care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

Agency contact information

Brittney Jordan

Phone 4102304400 X16461 Email Brittney.Jordan2@va.gov Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office

810 Vermont Ave NW

Washington, DC 20420

US

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Learn more about what its like to work at Veterans Benefits Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

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The Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development) designs and manages programs associated with organizational and individual learning and career progression programs with direction from the Deputy HRC Director (training, Quality Assurance, & Data Analytics) and The Training, QA,& Data Analytics Training Chief based on the needs of the staff and functional officials.

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/16/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 16, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Baltimore, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $76,463 - $118,204 per year

Salary shown is the basic pay WITHOUT locality pay. Once selections are made the locality pay WILL BE added to the salary based on the duty location.

Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

Promotion potential 13

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 101-HRC-12976503-26-BJ-NBU Control number 872240000

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