Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment)

This Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment) position is with Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) in Phoenix, AZ. This Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment) position is established in VHA Workforce Management and Consulting's Human Resources Operations Office. The position uniquely specializes in performing Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) practices. Key duties: • The major duties of the HR Assistant (Recruitment) position include but are not limited to: Performs Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) practices Processes applications from receipt to notification Audits and issues certificates of eligible applicants Prepares vacancy announcements using an online talent acquisition system Develops job analyses Utilizes an online applicant tracking system to maintain new hire records Serves as the principal point of contact (POC) for all HR and Staffing Services Independently assesses requests from customers/applicants and provides targeted responses to the inquires Assists the general public by providing information regarding HR processes Performs timekeeping responsibilities Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. This is not a remote position. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work five days per week unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a conditional job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment)/PD101044A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/13/2026. You may qualify for this Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment) GS-07 position based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Answering applicant inquires concerning Delegated Examining procedures Maintaining accurate records regarding applicant inquiries Evaluating whether applicants meet minimum experience or education requirements Posting job announcements using an online system Independently resolving problems within HR assigned tasks, using established practices and procedures For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.