Human Resources Specialist (Recent Graduate)

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · full time · Entry

$57,736 – $91,815

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is an entry-level federal HR role in the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division, designed for recent graduates to build expertise in human resources while supporting the delivery of HR services across the organization. The position offers structured training and mentoring from experienced HR professionals, making it ideal for someone early in their career who wants to develop knowledge in federal human resources practices.

Our summary, not Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

Recent graduate (degree or certificate completed within past two years, or preference-eligible veteran within six years)
Written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgment and integrity
Attention to detail
Customer service and interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Initiative and adaptability
Commitment to public service
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level (for GS-07) OR qualifying graduate education OR superior academic achievement OR one year of GS-07 experience (for GS-09)

Nice to have

Background in administrative or HR-related work
Experience with personnel actions and staffing activities
Document preparation and records management experience
Data maintenance and analysis
Research and process improvement experience