Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) - Direct Hire Authority
Air Force Materiel CommandRole Overview
Air Force Materiel Command is hiring a entry-level Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) - Direct Hire Authority. This is a full-time role in Hanscom AFB. Part of Air Force Materiel Command's Qa hiring, posted last week. The posted range is $75k to $95k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, and related management advisory services for assigned organizations.
Duties
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1. Provides recruitment and placement services to complex and dynamic organizations with wide range of positions within the Air Base Group. Positions are frequently high-grade, emerging, and rapidly changing tech fields.
2. Performs full range of staffing advisory services to assigned organizations.
3. Provides support on a wide variety of resource management issues with extensive scope and impact throughout the organization.
4. Implements the HR Strategic goals and provides continuous feedback on attainment and metrics.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require travel
- This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in planning, developing, recruitment, placement, affirmative employment services to complex organizations, implementing HR strategic goals and providing feedback on attainment and metrics, while performing a full range of staffing advisories.
. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of the full range of Federal HR affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, practices, and analytical techniques.
- Knowledge of the provisions of a variety of public laws, Executive orders, and Federal regulations regarding recruitment and placement, and affirmative employment.
- Knowledge of other HR processes sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them.
- Skill in advising management on controversial or sensitive, complex, and difficult recruitment, placement, and affirmative employment issues and problems.
- Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts, and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions involving complex recruitment and placement problems.
- Ability to express ideas and concepts and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
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 conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-3 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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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.
Benefits
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) - Direct Hire Authority position at Air Force Materiel Command?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Air Force Materiel Command. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) - Direct Hire Authority position at Air Force Materiel Command located?
This position is based in Hanscom AFB. Air Force Materiel Command has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) - Direct Hire Authority role at Air Force Materiel Command pay?
Air Force Materiel Command has posted a compensation range of $75k to $95k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) - Direct Hire Authority role at Air Force Materiel Command posted?
This role was posted on June 6, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) - Direct Hire Authority role at Air Force Materiel Command entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Air Force Materiel Command has listed.
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