[Hiring] HR Specialist - Staffing & Recruitment @A P Ventures

Role Description

APV is seeking a Staffing & Recruitment Specialist to provide full-performance level support to DHS OCHCO and component HR offices. The Staffing & Recruitment Specialist independently performs the full range of routine and moderately complex federal staffing activities, including:

• JOA drafting
• Qualifications determinations
• Certificate issuance
• Veterans preference adjudication
• Applicant communication

This role applies federal staffing law, OPM guidance, DHS policy, and program-specific procedures with limited supervision. The Staffing & Recruitment Specialist drafts standard work products such as:

• JOAs
• Qualifications analyses
• Certificates of eligibles
• Tentative and final offer letters

Complex or precedent-setting issues are escalated to senior personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent federal staffing experience may substitute based on contract terms.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of federal staffing and recruitment experience, including hands-on examining and JOA drafting.
• Working knowledge of 5 USC Chapters 31 and 33; 5 CFR Parts 300, 302, 315, 316, 330, 332, 335, 337, and 339; the OPM Qualifications Handbook; the OPM Delegated Examining Operations Handbook; and veterans preference law.
• Hands-on experience drafting JOAs, conducting qualifications determinations, issuing certificates, and applying veterans preference in USA Staffing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear documentation and respond professionally to hiring managers and applicants.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a steady caseload with limited supervision in a fully remote environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal client access.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Company Description

At APV, we’re more than a technology company — we’re a mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions.

In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you.

Since 2007, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations. With 70+ prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

At APV, we Always Provide Value.