Senior Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Classification)

JobSummary

This is a full-time position with the Human Resources Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Thursday, 04/23/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

LowGrade

11

HighGrade

13

PromotionPotential

13

OrganizationCodes

JL/JL01

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Classification) is responsible for supporting and independently managing a portion of the Supreme Court's Human Resources (HR) recruitment, staffing, and classification duties. The incumbent will provide subject matter expertise, oversight, training, and advice on strategies and policies related to these programs. The following are the duties of this position at the GG-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Human Resources Specialist (Staffing and Classification), you will: Provide the full range of guidance in staffing and recruitment, classification, position management, and workforce planning. Provide advice and guidance on all phases of the recruitment and placement program. Advise Court Officers and hiring managers on recruitment strategies to best attract, hire, and retain a skilled, diverse, and motivated workforce including available flexible hiring authorities, sources, and special programs. Provide authoritative technical advice and guidance to management and employees on human resources policies, practices, procedures, and issues. Provide expert advisory and consultative services to Supreme Court Officers, managers and supervisors on significant position classification problems or issues that may involve a single organizational element or a larger component. Originate solutions or develop appropriate interventions for management on significant classification issues and concerns particularly those not covered in established precedents. Advise management on the findings and recommendations and brief the staff on any resulting impact or change to program, process, or systems.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree is required. The incumbent must have two years of work experience inside of a human resources office.

Requirements

Evaluations

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

HowToApply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 04/23/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

WhatToExpectNext

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

RequiredDocuments

The following documents are required: A cover letter A resume

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees

OtherInformation

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

03

AnnouncementClosingTypeOption

200

AgencyContactEmail

hr@supremecourt.gov

AgencyContactPhone

(202) 479-3404

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType