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Course 4944 | Virtual | Classroom
Federal Staffing, Placement, and Recruitment Essentials
Overview
Explore federal staffing, placement, and recruitment in this comprehensive course designed for HR professionals navigating the complexities of federal hiring. Learn to apply the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policies and instructions, differentiate between competitive and non-competitive hiring authorities, and evaluate minimum qualifications for general schedule (GS) and federal wage system (FWS) positions. Gain practical insights into merit promotion, delegated examining (DE), direct hire authority (DHA), and recruitment incentives to address challenges in attracting and retaining top talent. Through engaging activities and real-world scenarios, you'll develop the skills to advise management on strategic staffing solutions and align recruitment practices with agency workforce goals.
Who Attends
HR specialists in 201 and 203 series (recruitment and placement), HR advisors, HR officers, and other HR practitioners interested in learning more about federal staffing, placement, and recruitment.
Course Level: Basic
CLP: 24 | CPE: 24
Duration: 3 Days
Price: $ 1679.00 
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Course Details
Volume Discounts (5+ Seats)
Private Group TrainingAvailable Dates
Guaranteed to Run are designated with a 
June 8 - June 10, 2026
Class ID: 264944003
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
August 17 - August 19, 2026
Class ID: 264944004
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
October 19 - October 21, 2026
Class ID: 264944005
Washington, DC
8 AM - 4 PM EST
November 30 - December 2, 2026
Class ID: 264944006
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of HR practitioners in federal recruitment and placement activities
- Apply federal statutes, policies, and instructions to staffing and recruitment processes, including rules governing time-in-grade and time-after-competitive appointment restrictions when determining applicant eligibility
- Differentiate and apply competitive and non-competitive hiring authorities and actions
- Identify minimum qualifications for federal positions in accordance with OPM qualification standards for general schedule (GS) and federal wage system (FWS) positions
- Advise on recruitment and retention strategies
- Demonstrate an understanding of staffing, placement, and recruitment essentials
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