Bering Straits Native Corporation Hiring for Recruitment Specialist at Washington, DC Full Time

SUMMARY

Arcticom, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Recruitment Specialist for a Department of State project in Washington, DC. The candidate works with REC staff and counterparts in other bureaus who are part of the recruitment consortium to analyze the traits, skills, and characteristics of successful candidates for the complete range of Foreign Service positions. He/she researches to identify and employ a broad set of resources, including professional organizations and online sites such as LinkedIn and resume databases, to identify (source) potential candidates for Foreign Service career opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· develops a list or “pipeline” of prospects, he/she sends a “pitch,” which is typically a short message introducing them to Department of State careers and highlighting their particular skillset and background. For example, when recruiting for an Information Management Specialist position, he/she may search out veterans with IT experience and send a message which highlights continuing service to the U.S. government

· He/she also draws on the work of the REC Marketing team and uses REC’s employer value proposition and key motivators in messaging to prospects

· If the prospect is interested, the candidate begins a dialogue and provides more details about the position and life in the Foreign Service

· He/she partners with recruiters on job-specific events and invites the “sourced” prospects to attend and learn more. These events often include a conversation between a recruiter and a Foreign Service employee in the field. Attendees are invited to ask questions and connect with recruiters

· As a Primary area of emphasis, recruit for Specialist career tracks with deficit numbers on the Foreign Service hiring registry and to promote the Department’s diversity goals

· In coordination with others in REC, he/she develops and implements strategies for outreach to identified prospects with the goal of informing, educating, and influencing them to apply for Foreign Service and Civil Service Opportunities

· tracks response rates and analyzes the efficiency of efforts to identify and conduct first-line communication with potential candidates

· he/she reports on metrics/outcomes with comparison to open-source industry benchmarks.

· He/she remains current on industry best practices for sourcing and recommends and/or adapts to changes in the industry

· takes part in recruitment activities as needed

· participates in meetings/briefings and performs other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• knowledge/ understanding of the mission of the Bureau of Global Talent Management; the Department’s recruitment strategy; and the complete range of Talent Acquisition programs /initiatives designed to recruit qualified candidates for Foreign Service Officer, Specialist, and Limited Non-Career appointments as members of the Foreign Service
• must have demonstrated knowledge and skill in researching, identifying, and utilizing professional organizations and online databases to source and identify prospects with skills demanded by Foreign Service Officer, Specialist, and Limited Non-Career positions
• must have mastery level skills in the design and execution of communication strategies to meet the Recruitment Divisions goal of end-to-end contact with prospects throughout their candidacies
• must have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the efficacy and productivity of a wide range of recruitment programs and initiatives.
• Must be able to apply that knowledge in evaluating and analyzing current and future initiatives programs and making substantive recommendations on ongoing programs and proposals.
• Be able to develop and implement project plans that typically include identification of the work to be accomplished, the scope of the project, and deadlines for completion within a framework of the priorities and overall project objectives of the Recruitment Division, and in consultation with his/her supervisor
• Be able to demonstrate the authority to interpret regulations and policies that impact program design and implementation
• responsible for planning and organizing the activity, determining the resources required, coordinating/collaborating with colleagues throughout the organization, and carrying out all phases of the project per within the parameters of the project plan,
• informing the supervisor of issues or problems with significant impact that arise.
• The supervisor reviews completed projects and reports for compatibility with recruitment goals and effectiveness in achieving intended objectives
• develops policy and guidelines for specific projects or initiatives, once guidelines have been interpreted
• gather information, identify, and analyze issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems affecting the efficacy and productivity of recruitment programs and initiatives.
• He/she must apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques that frequently involve multiple factors and is often required to work with information that is conflicting and/or incomplete.
• exercises originality in refining existing work methods and techniques for application of specific issues or resolution of problems.
• He/she may need to adopt new methods for sourcing prospects, engaging with candidates, and collecting data in order to accomplish objectives and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
• 2-3 years Knowledge of the agency’s policies and practices
• 4-5 years Strong experience in administrative regulations, and operating procedures
• 4-5 years Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:

• This position is subject to federal or company requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination or regular testing. Details ato be provided by the hiring manager. Employees are expected to comply with all current and future federal and company requirements.

Experience:

• Knowledge of the agency’s policies and practices: 4 years (Required)
• Strong in adminregulations, & operating procedures: 5 years (Required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20520