Also called: Human Resources Specialist, Personnel Specialist
Hires, trains, and supports government employees, following civil service rules.
Government HR specialists write job postings, review applications for qualifications, process benefits and retirements, and help managers handle employee issues. Federal hiring rules are complex, so experts are valuable.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; SHRM certification helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Public Administration.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). BLS HR specialists (approx.).
High risk for 10 years. AI screens applications and answers benefits questions; far fewer HR specialists needed, with people issues staying human.
Classes: Psychology, Business class, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1071.
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