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Position Title
Supervisory HR Specialist (Talent Management)
Agency
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Announcement Number
OCHCO-ST-10958764-21-NM Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 to Sunday, January 17, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Select the appropriate eligibility item(s) based on the below recruitment considerations.

Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Competitive Merit Promotion, VEOA or Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.

Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Certain Military Spouses, Non-Competitive Merit Promotion (i.e. Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, Certain National Guard technicians, Interchange Agreement, Peace Corps and Certain Former Overseas Employees, etc.), or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions).
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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. (1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

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(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.

To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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 .

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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5. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?

For more information, review  Former Overseas Employees resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
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6. Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)?

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Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
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7. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of 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 Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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8. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?

For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.

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Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
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9. Are you a Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act? (limit characters)
10. Are you a Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act? (limit characters)
11. Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

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Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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12. Are you an Individuals eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Interchange Agreement, Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, Certain National Guard technicians, Peace Corps, Certain Military Spouses, and Certain Former Overseas Employees? Note: You must submit documentation to support any eligibilities for which you wish to be considered.

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Are you a current or former Federal employee (transfer or reinstatement eligible) who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
 
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13. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position? -OR- Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request
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14. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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15. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a GS-15 position with Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector? Experience include performing all of the following activities: 1) Ensuring that staffing and recruitment work completed by subordinate staff is in compliance with regulations and guidelines; 2) Proficient knowledge of human capital program management and in-depth knowledge of trends and best practices in human capital management; in-depth knowledge and understanding of organizational culture and organizational behavior; 3) Developing new methods and approaches in planning, integrating and evaluating complex human capital management program goals and objectives; 4) Expertise in planning, organizing and executing a variety of difficult and complex assignments during strict time and resource constraints; 5) Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Formulates new policies and concepts for development of innovative direction/service delivery for assigned programs.
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3. Determines policy implications of management decisions, mission requirements, work force changes and other similar considerations.
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4. Works closely with internal and external partners to collect and coordinate aggregate data for talent pool and translate those data into insights through data analysis that drives deliberate action plans at the appropriate levels (limit characters)
5. Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. (limit characters)
6. Supervises a team of general schedule employees between grades 3-14.
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7. Create and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity, and competitive advantage in support of an Agency's Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. (limit characters)
8. Assigns work to employees based upon priorities, requirements of assignments and capabilities of employees.
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9. Conduct full lifecycle recruitment in sourcing the best talent for an organization, as well as maintaining effective programs for retention, promotion, and succession planning. (limit characters)
10. Ability to manage a diverse organization by motivating, recognizing, and rewarding high performance; training staff and managing workload; ensuring timely task completion including clear, concise and responsive written products and effective presentation of information; aligning work assignments and performance planning with organizational goals; acting on hiring and promotion requirements to support timely and effective recruiting of a high caliber workforce in accordance with measurements identified in organizational staffing/hiring goals.
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11. Annually reviewing current and future position requirements and, as appropriate, suggesting improvements or changes in recruiting efforts to produce the highest quality candidate pools; supporting employee participation in orientation opportunities and providing access to tools enabling employees to successfully perform during the probationary period.
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12. Develops and/or revises short and long-range plans for subordinate organizational segments. (limit characters)
13. Manages and coordinates Agency-wide efforts to ensure that recruitment and onboarding programs are developed and managed using data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned with ongoing strategic imperatives. (limit characters)
14. Decides the most appropriate solution or approach for resolving resource shortages, and plans for long-range staffing needs; including whether expert contract support is required to achieve subordinate organizational goals. (limit characters)
15. Conducts comprehensive processes for orientation programs (employee onboarding) including scheduling sessions; consulting with candidates and new hires; providing resources to new hires pre- and post-employment; conducting a sponsorship program; preemployment coordination and paperwork; gathering and assessing candidate experience feedback; and monitoring new hire turnover and retention rates. (limit characters)
16. Coordinates diversity events in areas relating to outreach, internet, recruitment, social media recruitment, networking, employee referrals, job postings, workforce planning, marketing, as well as conducting open houses and virtual job fairs. (limit characters)
17. Experience with working with applicant tracking systems and diversity plan requirements
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18. Certification of Information Accuracy

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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