Are you interested in beginning a career with the FBI and supporting investigative and intelligence operations at America's premier national security and law enforcement agency?

The Human Resources Division (HRD) , Talent Acquisition and Placement Section (TAPS) develops and implements robust and innovative recruitment, staffing and assessment programs to hire the FBI's highly qualified, diverse workforce ensuring the FBI is prepared to address emerging threats. Working in concert with nationwide partners, TAPS utilizes various talent acquisition strategies that engage hiring managers and streamline hiring while adhering to federal human resources rules and regulations. See below to learn more about the units within this section.

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to FBI_CHI@fbi.gov with the subject line "FY25 CHI HRS - Questions"

Job Summary

Position: Human Resources Specialist, GS 7/9

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: GS-7 $55,924.00-$72,703.00

GS-9 $68,405.00-$88,926.00

Work Hours: Varies by Unit

Full Performance Level: GS-9

Number of Positions Available: Multiple

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional Selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualification.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have graduated May 2023 to June 2025 (veterans May of 2019 to June 2025)
• Must have graduating GPA of no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Must not be a current, permanent FBI employee
• All applicants must verify the completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement

If you do NOT meet ALL of the key requirements, you are NOT eligible for the FBI's CHI

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts are required for the FBI's Collegiate Hiring Initiative and must be submitted with your resume to be considered.

GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or based on coursed completed during the final two years of curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.

GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Automatic Disqualifiers

Applicant must meet all eligibility requirements located on our Employment Eligibility page. Applicants will be automatically disqualified if they meet any of the following criteria:

1. You are not a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)
2. You have been convicted of a felony
3. You have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy
4. You have defaulted on student loan insured by the U.S. Government
5. You have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test
6. You have failed to register with Selective Service System (males only - exceptions apply. Please click here to view exceptions.)

If you have any automatic disqualifiers, you are NOT eligible for the Collegiate Hiring Initiative and/or employment with the FBI.

Required Documents
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:
1. Your resume (required)
2. A complete assessment questionnaire (required)
3. Most recent official college transcripts (required)
4. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

Submitted documents should be in a .pdf format. Please do not submit any of the following file formats: HTML, TIF, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, Password Protected, or Web Link. Please ensure ".pdf" is in lowercase letters.

If you are missing any of the required documents, your application will not be considered.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

How to Apply
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The FBI 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.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

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