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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
20-EHT-HRM-FS3562-13DP-CM Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 18, 2019 to Wednesday, November 20, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best reflects your experience. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
2. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
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3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience advising others on the application of employee relations policies and programs (e.g., disciplinary actions, performance based actions, grievances, appeal rights, workplace environment issues, leave administration, and inquires/investigations)? (limit characters)
4. I have interpreted and applied the following resource(s) to provide recommendations on employee relations issues (select all that apply): (limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience interpreting and applying case law, policies, and regulations in order to advise management as to the options available in addressing issues that arose within an employee relations program? (limit characters)
6. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience analyzing employee conduct and performance-based problems to inform or guide management to determine appropriate corrective action? (limit characters)
7. I have performed the following tasks to address issues and provide solutions to complex problems for an employee relations program (select all that apply): (limit characters)
8. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience conducting analyses to identify trends, patterns, and unusual circumstances resulting in the appropriate action or failure to comply with regulations, policies, etc. for an employee relations program? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience conveying information in written form related to employee relations? (limit characters)
10. As a regular part of my job, I have prepared and written the following documents (select all that apply): (limit characters)
11. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience explaining, advocating, and expressing facts and ideas in a convincing manner and developing professional networks? (limit characters)
12. I have independently performed the following tasks (select all that apply): (limit characters)
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses for their accuracy. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I certify I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required.
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14. Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
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15. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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