USA Staffing

Position Title: Human Resources Specialist
Agency: U.S. Capitol Police
Announcement Number: USCP-19-10569612-CG Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 to Monday, August 12, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a current United States Capitol Police employee?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

1. Please select the response that most closely relates to how you qualify for this CP-07/GS-09 position.

A. I possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (CP-06/GS-08), which has equipped me with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: providing support to management officials in the areas of staffing and employment, including developing vacancy announcements through an automated system.

B. I possess a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D. if related or a combination of education or experience.

C. I possess a combination of education and specialized experience as listed above that when combined equals 100% of the total requirement.

D. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above.

2. Please select the response that most closely relates to how you qualify for this CP-08/GS-10 position.

A. I possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (CP-07/GS-09), which has equipped me with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: in addition to the experience specified at the previous grade, experience handling routine staffing matters from start to completion (vacancy announcement through final job offer).

B. I possess and have completed all requirements for a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree AND 6 months of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 2-1/2 years of years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or a combination of education or experience.

C. I possess a combination of education and specialized experience as listed above that when combined equals 100% of the total requirement.

D. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above.

3. Please select the response that most closely relates to how you qualify for this CP-09/GS-11 position.

A. I possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (CP-08/GS-09), which has equipped me with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: in addition to the experience specified at the previous grades, experience staffing positions through special authorities (i.e., direct hire).

B. I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

C. I possess a combination of education and specialized experience as listed above that when combined equals 100% of the total requirement.

D. I do not possess the experience and/or education described above.

4. Please select the response that most closely relates to how you qualify for this CP-10/GS-12 position.

A. I possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (CP-09/GS-11), which has equipped me with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: in addition to the experience specified at the previous grades, experience developing and/or validating complex assessment tools and methods and developing staffing policy and/or standard operating procedures.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

5. Select the option below that best describes your experience providing HR advice and guidance to managers, applicants, and staff in the areas of staffing, compensation, and employment matters.

A. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other staff to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

B. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

E. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

6. Please provide a brief narrative to support your response above.

7. Select the option below that best describes your experience developing vacancy announcements and assessment tools; reviewing and assessing candidate qualifications; issuing certificates of eligibles; and making firm offers of employment.

B. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

E. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

8. Please provide a brief narrative to support your response above.

9. Select the option below that best describes your experience applying compensation policy and procedures and conducting pay analysis in order to determine the appropriate compensation for a selectee.

B. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

E. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

10. Please provide a brief narrative to support your response above.

11. Select the option below that best describes your experience using automated staffing systems (USAStaffing, Monster, etc.)

B. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

E. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

12. Please select answer (A) or (B) to identify Certification of Information Accuracy: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process are true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience, education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

1. There are very few automatic grounds for rejection in our background process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, or even arrests or convictions are usually not, in themselves, automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding information will result in your disqualification, regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. In fact, the primary reason individuals "fail" a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts.
Are you willing to truthfully and fully answer all questions posed in this application and application process?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a United States Citizen?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you at least 18 years old?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you served in the United States Military?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Did you receive at least a General (under honorable conditions) discharge from the Military?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Serving on active duty

D. Currently serving in the Reserves

E. Currently serving in the National Guard

F. N/A

6. Have you in the last 10 years used any anabolic steroids other than those that have been prescribed by a certified medical professional?

A. Yes

B. No

7. In the past 10 years, have you used any Schedule I drug, other than marijuana? Schedule I drugs are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, peyote in the last 10 years. This question excludes marijuana.

A. Yes

B. No

8. Do you have any pending or imminent criminal charges?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Are you currently undergoing any court ordered restrictions, such as probation before judgment, protective orders, supervisions, or court ordered treatments or warrants (excluding traffic violations)?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Have you ever committed a felony?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Have you been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Are you currently in default or delinquent on any federal guaranteed student loans, court ordered judgments, or state/federal income taxes?

A. Yes

B. No

13. In the past 10 years, have you had any financial delinquency that includes collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments?

A. Yes

B. No

14. In the past 10 years, have you had outstanding traffic-related tickets or fines; failure to appear charges; or license and/or registration suspensions?

A. Yes

B. No

15. In the past 10 years, have you injected, inhaled, or ingested any substance, other than marijuana, for the purpose of obtaining a "high" or used synthetic drugs or materials?

A. Yes

B. No

16. Have you used or purchased marijuana/cannabis within the past two years?

A. Yes

B. No

17. In the past 10 years, have you been involved in the sale, manufacturing, distribution, trafficking, production, transfer, shipping, or receiving of any controlled dangerous substance for individual profit or profit of another individual?

A. Yes

B. No

18. Have you ever intentionally falsified any official application, statement, or legal document?

A. Yes

B. No

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