- Position Title
- Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- OIG-21-MP-11001828-BW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 12, 2021 to Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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 USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources" https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificates 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.
• 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 USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources" https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificates 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.
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.
-OR-
(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?
-OR-
(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 USAJOBS Veterans resources. "USAJOBS Veterans resources" https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/veterans/
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..
• 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.
-OR-
(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?
-OR-
(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 USAJOBS Veterans resources. "USAJOBS Veterans resources" https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/veterans/
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..
4.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles; • Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible
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 or 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. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Failure to submit required documentation may result in loss of consideration for this eligibility.
• Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles; • Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible
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 or 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. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Failure to submit required documentation may result in loss of consideration for this eligibility.
5.
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?
-OR-
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 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,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
-OR-
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 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,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
6.
Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService; 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)?
-OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService 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
-OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService 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
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 USAJOBS Help Center. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
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.
• 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. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
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.
8.
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 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.
-OR-
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.
9.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
• Transfer or reinstatement eligible: • Current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have 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; or,
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, 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; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
• Transfer or reinstatement eligible: • Current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have 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; or,
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, 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; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
10.
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. “Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems” http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
-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. “Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated]]
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. “Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems” http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
-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. “Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated]]
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
11.
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. “USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources. “USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
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.
12.
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?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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.
• 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?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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.
Assessment 1
For each item, choose the statement from the list below that best reflects your level of experience in that area. Please select only one letter for each item.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the education and/or experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-15, Human Resources Officer. Please select only one answer.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Acquiring and maintaining a working knowledge of HR laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
3.
Interpreting and/or applying laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures specific HR issues to advise management.
4.
Utilizing a wide range of HR case law, principles, practices, and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations.
5.
Evaluating program performance and project accomplishments to assess overall program effectiveness and efficiency.
6.
Implementing a Workforce development plan to change the culture, attitudes, and people's potential that consequently influenced the organization's future success.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Have you ever had to create a workforce development plan?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Supervising employees in multiple functional areas of human resources including setting goals, assigning and delegating work, developing performance standards, and evaluating work performance.
9.
Identifying required HR core competencies to develop staff.
10.
Identifying and confirming the leadership potential in subordinate employees; ensuring the professional growth and development of subordinate personnel.
11.
Balancing workload and providing overall direction and vision to subordinate supervisors on a wide range of administrative, HR management, contracting, training, and workforce development matters.
12.
Formulating and implementing policies for multiple functions of human resources (e.g., staffing and recruitment, position classification, employee benefits, compensation and pay, employee training & development, and automated personnel information systems).
13.
Applying expert knowledge of Federal human resources staffing and recruitment processes, practices, and systems.
14.
Creating written presentations and briefings that include complex human resources information for key officials and stakeholders.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
Have you developed, evaluated and/or restructured human resource policies?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Acquiring and maintaining a working Knowledge in strategic planning.
17.
Providing contract oversight for agency contracts which involve forecasting, planning and execution of projects.
18.
Keeping abreast of and monitors the execution of funds in support of these contracts assigned to Contracting Officer Representatives (COR).
19.
Ensuring contactor's statement of work meets adequacy standards sufficient to authorize payment of negotiated contract.
20.
Serving on working groups, committees, or process actions teams representing the Organization to provide HR policy/guidance and/or direction.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
Have you used types of methodologies to implement change in an organization?
22.
Have you managed an organization that was implementing and/or experiencing a significant change to the organization?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Presenting complex, technical information to persons unfamiliar with the subject.
24.
Presenting recommendations, negotiating solutions and securing agreements in order to identify differing positions and resolve controversies.
25.
Presenting and defending team findings and recommendations to high-level or critical audiences.
26.
Participating in senior-level management meetings with Organization or Agency officials and contributes advice on HR program and management processes.
27.
Providing staff service, advice, and guidance to supervisory/management levels on human resource management principles, techniques and acceptable practices, as well as technical advice on propriety of statutory, regulatory and procedural requirements.
28.
Preparing decision support materials and policy recommendations in program areas which may include complex HR issues for which there may be little precedent.
29.
Preparing written products with supporting documentation, such as proposal and decision notices, administrative and negotiated grievance responses.
30.
Formulating and/or proposing new and modified agency's or organization's policies, practices, and other guidelines labor practices.
31.
Recommending awards for non-supervisory personnel to higher-level managers.
32.
Recommending changes in position classification to higher-level managers.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
33.
Certification of Accuracy: Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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, 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 eligibility 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.
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, 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 eligibility 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.