Talent Outreach Specialist

This vacancy is for a Talent Outreach Specialist position at the Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau , duty stationed in mulitple Regional Offices. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Talent Outreach Specialist, GS-0301-11/12, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 11/02/2026 or on the date the first 150 applicants are received, whichever comes first. To qualify for the position of Talent Outreach Specialist, at GS-0301-11/12, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: For GS-11 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.

Experience for this position includes implementing a recruitment plan to meet staffing requirements; identifying recruitment sources to generate a diverse pool of applicants; developing recruitment material; developing, preparing and maintaining recruitment program files and reports. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.

M., if related; OR a combination of education and experience. For GS-12 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes developing and implementing a recruitment plan to meet staffing requirements; identifying recruitment sources to generate a diverse pool of applicants; developing recruitment material; developing, preparing, monitoring, and maintaining recruitment program files and reports; and implementing cost-effective procedures.

Education

cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.