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Human Resources Specialist - (P)

Department of Transportation - Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Jun 9, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
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Mental health support
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Relocation assistance
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Childcare support
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Learning budget
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Salary
$85K-$133K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
401(k) match
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$81,650 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+6.9% - Faster than average

34% above the BLS role benchmark for human resources aggregate.

Matched to SOC 13-1071 - Human Resources aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Hr From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

Cover letter
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Assessment
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Deadline
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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Human Resources Specialist - (P) Washington, District of Columbia Summary Based in the U.S. DOT Office of the Secretary (OST), Human Resource Operations (M-16), this developmental role focuses on recruitment, placement, and compensation. You will perform a wide range of HRM tasks to provide expert operational services. As a journey-level practitioner, you will offer technical advice to management, ensuring human capital programs align with departmental goals. Under senior guidance, you will resolve complex personnel issues and interpret federal statutes for OST. Duties The Human Resources Specialist: Provides staffing and placement services to managers regarding standard recruitment strategies and the application of common program flexibilities. Identifies appropriate hiring flexibilities to support workforce planning, including Schedule A, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA), and Military Spouse Authority. Manages internal talent acquisition by posting announcements for internal solicitations and details on the DOT internal website. Assists managers in conducting job analyses by identifying required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) utilizing established question libraries. Coordinates rating panels and provides instructions to managers on candidate evaluation criteria. Manages the lifecycle of the selection process, including calculating initial pay, extending job offers, and coordinating entry-on-duty dates. Assists in the implementation of pay schedule adjustments and administrative rulings regarding federal compensation. Coordinates General Schedule and locality pay updates. Determines eligibility for special salary rates and common allowances. Manages routine pay issues including work schedules and premium pay. Administers programs for grade and pay retention and severance pay under closer review. Provides advice on the use of standard recruitment and

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