Human Resources Specialist

This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Career Development and Assignments, Assignments Division (HR/CDA/AD). HR/CDA supports the mission of the Department of State by transparently and equitably assigning employees with the right skills to the right positions at the right time. HR/CDA meets the needs of the Foreign Service while helping employees achieve their career goals .

Manages and executes the assignment of Foreign Service employees to more than 750 positions to assigned bureaus.

Advises bureaus on Human Resources (HR) assignments polices and their impact on bureau Foreign Service staffing priorities.

Serves as subject matter expert on assigned HR and assignment policies and topics; provides advice and counsel to other assignments officers and bureau leadership.

Drafts a variety of correspondence, concept papers, program plans, and official memoranda related to announcing programs through a variety of sources.

Determines upcoming position vacancies, bureau preferences and employee training needs for these positions.