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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT)
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)Portsmouth, VA · full time · Entry
$51,210 – $66,574
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a federal HR role focused on recruitment and staffing for the U.S. government, where you'll develop job announcements, assess candidate qualifications, and manage the hiring process using government classification standards. It suits someone with HR experience in recruitment, knowledge of federal hiring rules, and the ability to evaluate resumes and create selection criteria.
Our summary, not Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized HR experience at GS-05 level or equivalent
- Experience applying HR policy and regulations to analyze personnel data
- Experience using automated personnel systems and standardized procedures
Nice to have
- One year of graduate-level education
- Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement