Hybrid Recruitment Specialist (General) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) chez Department of Transportation

Recruitment Specialist (General) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Kings Point, New York

Salary Range: $87133 - $113268 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a full-time, permanent position in the Office of Admissions at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Major Duties:

• As a Recruitment Specialist (General), you will: Develop a national recruitment network with organizations to ensure accomplishment of recruitment strategies, policies, and procedures of those program objectives that are in accordance with regulations. Develop networks with educational and professional organizations to build awareness about opportunities for students at the USMMA. Work closely with congressional staff, midshipmen, alumni, counselors, parents, etc. to recruit candidates for admission. Represent the Academy at high school programs, college fairs, career days, and other similar functions. Interpret and explain academic programs, admissions standards, and admissions procedures. Provide information pertaining to the maritime industry, the Merchant Marine, and military career opportunities. Conduct pre-screening of applications from prospective students. Review applications for completeness and ensure that applicants meet academic requirements prior to submission to the Candidate Evaluation Board. Review and evaluate candidates based on their academic records, extracurricular participation, personal qualities, leadership ability, potential for success at the Academy, and motivation for a maritime/military career. Maintain emails, texts, telephonic and virtual communication with applicants throughout the admissions process. Provide advice and mentorship to improve their competitiveness for appointment to the Academy. The ideal candidate for this position will be a professional with relevant experience in a college or university setting, experience mentoring and advising high school students, or recruiting experience. *PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous (3 month) vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 30 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience conducting small and large-scale group presentations. Experience applying policies and procedures related to college or university admissions, recruitment or outreach efforts. Experience reviewing and screening documents, such as transcripts, essays or resumes. Experience collaborating with stakeholders (such as educational institutions, community organizations or government entities) to support recruitment and outreach efforts. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. 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: Program Knowledge: Give recruitment presentations at selected high schools and other forums to stimulate interest in the academy. Communication: Utilize the latest marketing and recruitment techniques to execute a nationwide recruitment program and deliver effective presentations at educational institutions. Program Development: Develop networks with educational and professional organizations to facilitate information about opportunities for students at USMMA. Interpersonal Skills: Maintain virtual communication with applicants throughout the admissions process and provide advice and mentorship to improve their competitiveness for appointment to the Academy. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 2025-12-01