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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)
Agency
Office of Administration
Announcement Number
OA-20-49-KMW-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, November 27, 2020 to Monday, December 7, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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 Help Center. 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, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency? To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your 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).  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status.  If you have previously held a higher grade or if your position has a full performance level, please ensure you submit all of the SF-50's to support your prior appointments.  We cannot accept Award SF-50's.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a Federal agency other than the Executive Office of the President? 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 Help Center. 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, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5. 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.
--OR--
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.

For further information and a current list of Federal agencies with interchange agreements, please visit OPM Interchange Agreements.
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6. Are you a current or former time-limited (temporary and term) employee of a land management agency that served for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years in the competitive service?

Service must be at an acceptable level of performance or better throughout the service period(s). 

What is the definition of a Land Management Agency? Under the Act, a Land Management Agency is defined as:
• Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture
• Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior
• National Park Service of the Department of the Interior
• Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior
• Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior
• Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status.  If you have previously held a higher grade or if your position has a full performance level, please ensure you submit all of the SF-50's to support your prior appointments.  We cannot accept Award SF-50's.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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7. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? -OR- Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is 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? If yes, 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. (limit characters)
8. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level (to include the Full Performance Level) of this position or higher

-OR- 

Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade to include the Full Performance Level of this position or higher?  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status.  If you have previously held a higher grade or if your position has a full performance level, please ensure you submit all of the SF-50's to support your prior appointments.  We cannot accept Award SF-50's.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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9. Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential OR one year at the next lower grade level? To verify your eligibility, 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 in the competitive service (Position Occupied field
is 1). 
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10. 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 such as a Member 4) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS 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 service which includes character of service.  If you have multiple DD-214's, it is highly recommend to attach all of them. *
 
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Conditions of Employment
1. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an interim and final Top Secret security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. I understand the requirement of a Top Secret security clearance for this position. (limit characters)
2. This position is a drug testing designated position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will also be subject to random testing. I understand and agree to the requirements of the position.
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Assessment 1
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This section includes items related to the minimum qualifications for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the GS-13, Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations). (limit characters)
1. Select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the GS-13, Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Provides advice and assistance to employees and managers regarding all matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, and alternate dispute resolution. (limit characters)
3. Provides technical guidance and advisory services to management officials on disciplinary, adverse, and performance-based actions explaining concepts such as: Nexus, Efficiency of the Service, Consistency of Penalty, and the Douglas Factors. (limit characters)
4. Advises management officials on performance and conduct issues related to time and attendance, leave administration, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). (limit characters)
5. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates misconduct cases, including complex cases and/or those lacking precedent, to determine the appropriate disciplinary action based on Reports of Investigations or other referrals. (limit characters)
6. Composes proposal and decision letters to implement disciplinary and adverse actions, based on input received from management, reviews and analyzes the facts and circumstances of the case, and ensures that employees are afforded appropriate due process rights. (limit characters)
7. Serve as a technical Human Resources Adviser to attorneys and legal staff that represent the agency before third parties such as: the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). (limit characters)
8. Receives and analyzes reasonable accommodation requests taking into consideration the needs of the organization and the needs of the employee and makes recommendations to leadership regarding the approval or disapproval of requests. (limit characters)
9. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with, and gain the confidence and cooperation of managers and supervisors on difficult issues. (limit characters)
10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 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 is 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. (limit characters)