Talent Acquisition Specialist (Arlington, VA)
Green Powered Technology (GPTech) is a global sustainable energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a sustainable future. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future.
Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering sustainable solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. GPTech is a signatory to the Global Compact and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with an emphasis on providing technical support in the areas of Affordable and Clean Energy; Climate Action; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Clean Water and Sanitation; and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 13 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 65 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world’s leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth’s resources and meet societal needs. Visit www.greenpoweredtechnology.com for more information.
About the Position:
GPTech is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its headquarters operation in Arlington, Virginia. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will recruit qualified candidates domestically and internationally for corporate openings, ongoing projects, and new business/proposal development in support of our clients and customers, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Millennium Challenge Corporation, U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The Specialist will collaborate closely with GPTech Practice Area leads and project, operations, and business development teams. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies to create talent pools, outreach strategies to connect with prospective candidates, and engagement strategies to attract exceptional candidates. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be tasked with hiring efforts up to and including full lifecycle recruitment per the tempo of operations in the office.
This position is based in GPTech’s Arlington, Virginia, home office. We work under a hybrid model and require this position to be in the office two days per week.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Thank you for applying and for your interest in Green Powered Technology. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.
The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.
Green Powered Technology is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, in all facets of the employment process. Green Powered Technology prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering sustainable solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. GPTech is a signatory to the Global Compact and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with an emphasis on providing technical support in the areas of Affordable and Clean Energy; Climate Action; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Clean Water and Sanitation; and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 13 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 65 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world’s leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth’s resources and meet societal needs. Visit www.greenpoweredtechnology.com for more information.
About the Position:
GPTech is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its headquarters operation in Arlington, Virginia. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will recruit qualified candidates domestically and internationally for corporate openings, ongoing projects, and new business/proposal development in support of our clients and customers, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Millennium Challenge Corporation, U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The Specialist will collaborate closely with GPTech Practice Area leads and project, operations, and business development teams. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies to create talent pools, outreach strategies to connect with prospective candidates, and engagement strategies to attract exceptional candidates. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be tasked with hiring efforts up to and including full lifecycle recruitment per the tempo of operations in the office.
This position is based in GPTech’s Arlington, Virginia, home office. We work under a hybrid model and require this position to be in the office two days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct proactive sourcing and recruitment of personnel for corporate, project, and business development activities.
- Identify and develop relationships with potential candidates and consultants through databases, contacts/networks, events, informational interviews, Internet, publications, and cold calls for open positions and talent pools.
- Develop staffing strategy, source candidates, draft advertisements, screen applications, conduct interviews, verify biodata and other information, check references, negotiate compensation packages, and make recommendations to hiring team on offers.
- Conduct initial phone screens, schedule interviews, gather feedback from hiring managers, and perform reference due diligence checks.
- Upload and maintain job postings in the Applicant Tracking System, GPTech’s website, and other posting sites to keep job postings up to date, close filled positions, track applications, register new candidates, and upload relevant documentation.
- Maintain candidate rosters, recruitment trackers, internal recruitment files, and job postings.
- Attend and represent GPTech at career fairs, networking events, and conferences as required.
- Ensure compliance with all governmental and client employment specifications and GPTech policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in internal discussions and initiatives to augment and improve GPTech's recruitment systems, policies, procedures, and tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Business, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or a related field
- At least 5 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience for technical roles, with experience in international development projects for government customers or donor-funded programs
- Experience sourcing and recruiting candidates with specialized technical skills, educations, and certifications for a variety of projects and industries
- Experience developing sourcing and outreach strategies to assemble pools and rosters of candidates for future projects and opportunities
- Experience working with hiring managers to collect relevant information on their projects and teams to identify candidates that not only match requirements but fit the team culture as well
- Experience sourcing candidates through online career networking tools and databases
- Experience recruiting personnel for USAID projects preferred
- Must have a strong orientation to customer satisfaction; an ability to foster productive team relationships; and the ability to communicate effectively across cultural, linguistic, and other barriers
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, with other language skills preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fluid team environment with all levels of staff
- Ability to prioritize tasks, organize large volumes of work, and perform independently
Thank you for applying and for your interest in Green Powered Technology. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.
The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.
Green Powered Technology is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, in all facets of the employment process. Green Powered Technology prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This is a regular full time position