The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The agency seeks an entry-level human resources specialist to work for a period not to exceed two years as part of a busy, tight-knit, five-person human resources team that is focused on customer service, reliability, and efficiency. This is a developmental position with responsibilities that include recruitment activities, confidential handling of day-to-day transactions, records management, and special projects. Specifically, this person will work on job posting and advertising, recruitment events, processing of job applicants, and candidate relations, among other tasks.   Qualifications Applicants should have a graduate degree or be enrolled in a graduate program in human resources with a minimum of 1 year of experience recruiting professional, exempt-level office staff. We will consider people with a bachelor’s degree who have a minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience as described above.  Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask, organize, and meet tight deadlines are a must as are strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Word and Excel are required. A high degree of accuracy, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and demonstrated attention to detail are essential. The candidate should be a conscientious self-starter with excellent follow-through who can work well as part of a team.   Experience with HR information system, and experience recruiting through social media are a plus.   Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check and Investigation with credit (NACI), which includes a credit check. A higher-level security clearance may be accepted in place of the NACI. Occasional travel is required.   Salary & Benefits Salary range is $45,000-$75,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and an appealing work environment.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, and contact information for three references online by April 7 to ensure consideration . This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Because this position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, the following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process relative to other applicants: veterans who have separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during particular defined periods; disabled veterans; and the mother, spouse, or unmarried widow or widower of certain veterans.   To claim this preference, an applicant must identify himself or herself as eligible for veterans' preference in the Self-Identification for Veterans' Preference section of the application and must complete and submit a  Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form     together with the supporting documentation specified on that form within two weeks of applying (or no later than the deadline if the position has a deadline) to   veoa@cbo.gov . Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to   careers@cbo.gov .   This position replaces 15-26; qualified candidates have been assigned to this new position and do no need to reapply.   Contact Nancy Fahey, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov