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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment)
Agency
Food and Drug Administration
Announcement Number
FDA-OO-21-MP-11031162-JR Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 11, 2021 to Tuesday, February 23, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS VERY CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION!
This advertisement is listed in accordance with Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration. The following questions will determine if you are within any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this advertisement. You will only be considered for each eligibility which you respond "yes" to. If you respond "no" to all eligibility options in this list, your application will not be considered under this advertisement.

For more information about eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which jobs am I eligible to apply for?" located at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/eligibility/
If you still have questions about this advertisement or your potential eligibility, please e-mail quickquestions@fda.gov or call 888-478-4340. (limit characters)
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of any agency within the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) who has been notified that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).

To be eligible, you must:
1. Meet the definition of 'surplus' or 'displaced' employee, as defined in Section 330-2-30; and
2. Have a duty station in the local commuting area of the vacancy; and
3. Have a performance rating of at least Fully Successful or equivalent; and
4. Be applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you're being separated; and
5. Be applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you're being separated; and

6. Be well-qualified for the position. Refer to the vacancy announcement for a description of the criteria; and
7. Submit the following supporting documentation:
  • RIF separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; and
  • Copy of your latest performance rating; and
  • Copy of your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing your position, grade and step, tenure code, and duty location.
See the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS for more information about CTAP.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for selection priority under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?

. All FDA vacancies are subject to CTAP policies and regulations that provide for mandatory placement for DHHS employees who have been displaced. The servicing HR Specialist must clear any priority placement programs prior to initiating a recruitment action. If all priority placement programs are cleared, a JOA is then required to further clear CTAP. The FDA must clear CTAP before selecting any other candidate from within or outside the agency. If there is an available CTAP selection priority candidate, the selecting official cannot fill the position without first selecting the CTAP candidate; unless the personnel action to be effected is an exception under 5 CFR §330.609.
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3. COMPETITIVE MERIT PROMOTION (ALL GROUPS)
Are you among any of the groups of individuals described below? If so, you may be eligible based on a general Competitive Merit Promotion eligibility.
Please review the various eligibility options described below. If you meet the criteria for any of these eligibility options, select the "Yes" response at the end of the list below. If none of these descriptions apply to you, select the "No" response.
If you're not sure about a term, please click the associated hyperlink to learn more. See the USAJOBS article "What Jobs am I Eligible to Apply For?" for a general overview of available Hiring Paths...

Current or Former Federal Employees (Transfer, Reassignment, or Reinstatement)
If you currently hold, or have ever held, a career- or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, at a lower grade level and promotion potential, than the position being advertised, you may apply under this eligibility.
To verify your eligibility, you must your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, reflecting your status. Your SF-50 should show a 1 or 2 in the Tenure field and a 1 in the Position Occupied field. 
See USAJOBS for more information on Status Candidates and Federal Employee eligibility...

Preference Eligible Veterans and Certain Military Spouses (Including VEOA Eligibles)
If you are a preference eligible Veteran you may apply under this eligibility, In certain conditions, a service member's spouse may also be able to apply under this eligibility (for example, if you are the spouse of fallen or disabled Veteran, or married to a deployed active duty service member who has just received Permanent Change of Station, PCS, orders). 
Veterans covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) are also eligible to apply, based on the VEOA guidelines laid out on the FedsHireVets website. Click here to learn more about VEOA.
  • If you are applying based on a sole survivorship preference, you will need to provide the supporting documentation of your Veteran spouse, which may include the DD-214: Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty, the SF-15: Application of 10-Point Veterans Preference, and a VA Letter documenting total the disability rating.
  • If you are applying based on your active duty spouse's recent change of station, you must provide the PCS (Permanent Change of Station) Orders.
  • If you are applying based on your own status as a preference eligible Veteran, you must provide all applicable discharge paperwork mentioned above. Please make sure that your DD-214 is the "Member #4 Copy" and shows type of discharge, service length, and character of service. 
For more information, see: VEOA, Military Spouses, and Veterans Preference

Land & Base Management Agency Employees
If you're a current or former employee of a Land Management or Base Facilities agency, who worked in a term or temporary job, you may be eligible to apply to merit promotion jobs at any federal agency. 
Land management agencies include: Department of Agriculture's Forest Service and Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation. Base facilities management agencies include: Department of Defense, Defense Industrial Base Facility, and Department of Defense Major Range and Test Facilities Base. 
You must submit appropriate supporting documentation verifying your status as an employee in one of these qualifying agencies (such as an SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action or other comparable document).
See the Land Management or Base Management pages on USAJOBS for more information about these eligibility options...

After having read and reviewed these classifications, do you wish to claim a Competitive Merit Promotion eligibility?  (limit characters)
4. COMBINED NON-COMPETITIVE MERIT PROMOTION (ALL GROUPS)
Are you among any of the groups of individuals described below? If so, you may be eligible based on a Non-Competitive Merit Promotion eligibility.
Please review the various eligibility options described below. If you meet the criteria for any of these eligibility options, select the "Yes" response at the end of the list below. If none of these descriptions apply to you, select the "No" response.
If you're not sure about a term, please click the associated hyperlink to learn more. See the USAJOBS article "What Jobs am I Eligible to Apply For?" for a general overview of available Hiring Paths...

Current or Former Federal Employees (Transfer, Reassignment, or Reinstatement)
If you currently hold, or have ever held, a career- or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, at the same (or higher) grade level and promotion potential as the position being advertised, then you may apply under this eligibility.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, reflecting your career status. Your SF-50 should show a 1 or 2 in the Tenure field and a 1 in the Position Occupied field. 
See USAJOBS for more information on Federal Employees and other Status Candidates...

Family of Overseas Employees
If you're currently overseas with a family member, and moving back to the United States, you may be eligible to apply for competitive service positions. if you meet all of the following: (1) You're living overseas with a family member, who is officially assigned to an overseas duty station; (2) you're the family member's spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried child younger than 23; and (3) you've worked at least 52 weeks in an appropriated fund position, under a local hire appointment. and (4) you've received a successful or equivalent performance rating during your time on the job.  You must submit documentation verifying this eligibility with your application; this may include (but is not limited to) your qualifying family member's SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action and other deployment or duty station orders documentation.
See the Family of Overseas Employees page on USAJOBS for more...

OPM Interchange Agreements & Miscellaneous Authorities
Some agencies have established Interchange Agreements with the Office of Personnel Management which allow their employees to apply with other status candidates. You must be an excepted service employee on a non-time-limited appointment, at a Federal agency with an existing interchange agreement in order to qualify under this eligibility. You will need to submit your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, or other comparable supporting documentation, along with your application.  See the Interchange Agreements page on USAJOBS for more information...

National Service (Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, VISTA)
If you have served in a qualifying National Service organizations such as the PeaceCorps or AmeriCorps / VISTA, you may also qualify for this eligibility if you've met the service length requirements.
Please review eligibility and verification requirements on USAJOBS before claiming this eligibility: Information for National Service Corps.

Disabled Veterans
If you are a preference eligible Veteran with a 30% (or more) service-connected disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs, you may apply under this eligibility.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide your discharge paperwork (DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from the Active Duty, Member #4 Copy)  showing the type of discharge, dates of service, and character of service. You will also need to provide documentation certifying your disability rating, to include your SF-15: Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference and your VA  Letter, documenting your disability rating. Refer to the FedsHireVets site for additional information...

Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
If you're an individual with a disability, you can apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be eligible for a special hiring authority referred to as Schedule A. If you have a severe physical, emotional, or cognitive disability, which limits one (or more) of your major life functions, you can apply to this position with other status candidates. You will need to submit documentation verifying your eligibility, this includes a certification statement from a qualifying licensed medical professional or state-certified vocational rehabilitation specialist describing your disability, your fitness to work, and work restrictions (if any). You may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation later on during the hiring process. See the Individuals with Disabilities page on USAJOBS for more information about Schedule A...

After having read and reviewed these classifications, do you wish to claim a non-competitive merit promotion eligibility? (limit characters)
5. Are you an overseas family member of a Federal employee who is employed with the Federal government and are returning to the United States? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a non-competitive appointment.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be living overseas while accompanying a family member who is officially assigned to an overseas duty station; and
2. Be the family member's spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried child younger than 23; and
3. Have worked at least 52 weeks in an appropriated fund position, under a local hire appointment; and
4. Have received a successful or equivalent performance rating during your time on the job; and
5. Submit supporting documentation such as:
  • Copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action; and
  • Performance appraisal; and
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders; and/or
  • Any other documentation supporting your eligibility.
                                
See the Family of Overseas Employees site on USAJOBS for more information.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered as a family member of an overseas employee? (limit characters)
6. so, you may be eligible for employment through a Schedule A appointment.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Submit medical documentation of your disability. Documentation must:
  • Be obtained from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits; and
  • Be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature, must include the following information: date of issuance, medical professional's name, address/location, contact information (i.e. valid phone number, email address, and fax number), and signature. Letters that no not provide this information will be invalid.
See the OPM site for sample letters. While you may use any of the sample letters; however, the information cited above must be included.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for a Schedule A appointment?
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7. Are you a current or former Federal employee who has been or will be displaced from your position?  If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
To be eligible, you must:
1. Meet the definition of 'displaced' employee, as defined in Section 330-2-30; and
2. Have a duty station in the local commuting area of the vacancy; and
3. Have a performance rating of at least Fully Successful or equivalent; and
4. Be applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you're being separated; and
5. Be applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you're being separated; and
6. Be well-qualified for the position. Refer to the vacancy announcement for a description of the criteria; and
7. Submit the following supporting documentation:
  • RIF separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; and
  • Copy of your latest performance rating; and
  • Copy of your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing your position, grade and step, tenure code, and duty location.
See the Career Transition Assistance site on USAJOBS for more information about ICTAP.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for selection priority under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?

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8. Do you wish to be considered under an Interchange Agreement eligibility?
If you are a current Excepted Service employee of an agency with a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management you may quality for this eligibility type.
  • Postal Career Service Employees
  • Postal Rate Commission Employees
  • Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employees
  • Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employees
To learn more, see the Interchange Agreements page on USAJOBS...

To verify your eligibility:
You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action reflecting your employment status, appointment type, tenure, position information, and full biographic data. (limit characters)
9. Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management or Base Management Agency? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Have served on a time-limited (term or temporary) appointment with one of the following agencies:
  • Department of Agriculture's Forest Service; or
  • Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, or Bureau of Reclamation; or
  • Department of Defense's, Defense Industrial Base Facility or Major Range and Test Facilities Base
AND
2. Meet the individual requirements and submit the required documents for either eligibility listed below: Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered as a Land or Base Management agency employee?
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10. Are you a former Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA member? If so, you may be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Have at least two (2) years of service with the Peace Corps or one (1) year of service with AmeriCorps VISTA; and
2. Have completed your service within the past year; and
3. Submit your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA certification of service documents.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered as a Peace Corps volunteer or AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer?
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11. Are you a current Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Officer? Not all positions are appropriate for the Commissioned Corps and it is at the supervisor's discretion to fill a position through the Corps.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a current PHS Commissioned Corps Officer; and
2. Submit a copy of your most recent PHS personnel orders or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
See the PHS Commissioned Corps website for more information.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for a Commissioned Corps appointment?
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12. Are you a qualifying military spouse eligible for non-competitive appointment?
This includes applicants who are eligible for special or noncompetitive appointment authorities such as 30% or more compensable disabled veterans, Schedule A persons with disabilities, Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA), military spouse, and PHS Commissioned Corps Officers. This also includes applicants who meet the qualifications for this position and who have previously held, or currently hold, a Federal position at the grade of this position.
Visit the Family Member Preference (FedsHireVets) or Military Spouses (USAJOBS) pages for more information...

(1) Spouse of Active Duty Service Member with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders
You may quality if you are the spouse of a service member with PCS orders, if all of the following conditions are true:
  • You have been married to the military member, on or prior to, the date of your spouse's PCS orders.
  • You have not previously been appointed using this authority, under these orders.
(2) Spouse of a Disabled Service Member
As a military spouse, you may be eligible to be considered if either of the following statements applies:
  • The military member was retired under Chapter 61, of Title 10, United States Code, with a disability rating of 100 percent from the military.
  • The military member was released from active duty and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs or the military department.
NOTE: For you (as the spouse) to qualify, the disabled military member must be unemployed or unemployable.

(3) Spouse of Service Member Fallen in Duty
You may be eligible as the spouse of a military member who was killed while on active duty, and you have not re-married since the death. The service member's death while on active duty does not need to be combat related for the spouse to qualify.

To verify your eligibility for group 1 identified above:
You must submit a copy of the PCS orders of your spouse.

To verify your eligibility for groups 2 and 3 identified above:
You must submit the SF-15: Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and all supporting documentation identified on that document e.g., DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member #4 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.

For more information about military spouse eligibility, please see the FedsHireVets Spouse site. (limit characters)
13. Are you eligible under a Special Authority? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a non-competitive appointment.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a former employee of the Canal Zone Merit System or Panama Canal Employment System; or
2. Be a former employee who served in the Office of the President or Vice-President or on the White House Staff; or
3. Be a former incumbent of a position brought into the competitive service; or
4. Be a disabled veteran who has completed a training course under Chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code; or
5. Be a former ACTION volunteer; or
6. Be a current or former Foreign Service officer or employee; or
7. Be an employee of the Panama Canal Commission located in the United States; and
8. Submit the required supporting documentation. There are specific eligibility requirements for each of these special hiring authorities. See the USAJOBS - Special Authorities site for more information.
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for a non-competitive appointment under one of the special hiring authorities?

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14. VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION
The vacancy you are applying to is being advertised under Delegated Examining (Category Rating) procedures, in accordance with Title 5 of the US Code.  Veterans and certain military spouses are able to receive a preference eligibility based on prior military service, disability, or survivorship. You can read more about each eligibility option by clicking the links below.  If you answer "yes" to this question, you are indicating that you have read and understand the supporting documentation requirements, and that you will provide these supporting documents in your application.  Missing or inaccurate supporting documents may result in your preference claim being adjudicated as ineligible. It's very important that you make the correct selection and provide the required information and documentation for us to verify any claim you submit. 

There are three types of Veterans Preference:
  1. 10-point preference for Vets with a service-connected disability rating of 30% (or more)
  2. 5-point preference for Vets with qualifying service (determined by length of service, campaigns, or awards)
  3. 0-point sole survivor preference for certain spouses of a disabled or deceased veteran
For positions advertised under a category rating system, preference eligible applicants who have a compensable service-connected disability (group 1) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Non-disabled preference eligibles (group 2) are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category. Spouses claiming a sole survivorship are eligible to apply to merit promotion vacancies along with other "status candidates", but otherwise do not receive additional preference.

For positions advertised under the government-wide merit promotion procedure, preference eligible veterans and qualifying spouses are entitled to apply to the position, but will otherwise receive no additional preference or special placement. Veterans preference allows candidates to be considered for these government-wide advertisements that would otherwise have been restricted to current federal employees.

See the FedsHireVets Job Seekers page for more information on how preference is applied, how to claim a preference, and what documentation you may need to supply.
You can also check out the USAJOBS Veterans site as well.

Having reviewed this information, do you intend to claim any kind of spousal or veterans preference in your application to this announcement? (limit characters)
15. Are you a Veteran eligible under the Veteran's Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)?
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, as amended (VEOA) is a competitive service appointing authority that can only be used when filling permanent, competitive service positions. It cannot be used to fill excepted service positions. It allows veterans to apply to announcements that are only open to so called "status" candidates, which means "current competitive service employees." Current or former Federal employees meeting VEOA eligibility can apply. However, current employees applying under VEOA are subject to time-in- grade restrictions like any other General Schedule (GS) employee. You can read more about VEOA by clicking this link (opens the FedsHireVets website in a new window).

To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, your latest discharge must be issued under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), AND you must be either:
  • a preference eligble (defined in title 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)), OR
  • a veteran who substantially completed 3 or more years of active service.
Are you eligible for veterans' preference or have you separated from the armed forces after three or more years of continuous active service? If so, you may be eligible as a status applicant through the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
To be eligible, you must:
1.  Meet any of the following conditions:
  • Be a preference eligible (includes those family members entitled to derived preference), OR
  • Be a veteran separated from the armed forces after three or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans released shortly before completing a three-year tour are eligible.
AND
2. Submit the following documentation:
  • Copy of your DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member #4 copy indicating character of service), OR
  • Other proof of your service which includes character of service; AND
  • If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit the appropriate documentation listed in the Standard Form 15 (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If claiming derived preference (XP), you must also submit the SF-15. 
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for appointment under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)?
 
TO VERIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY:
You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. The Member #4 Copy of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) is preferred. If you are additionally claiming a 10-pt preference, you should also submit your VA Letter and SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference).  (limit characters)
16. Are you a disabled or decorated veteran eligible under the Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a non-competitive, excepted appointment.  Under this eligibility, you may be converted to the competitive service after satisfactory completion of 2 years of substantially continuous service.
To be eligible, you must:
1.  Meet any of the following conditions:
  • Served during a war or are in receipt of a campaign badge for service in a campaign or expedition; OR
  • Be a disabled veteran, OR
  • Be in receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal (includes the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal) for participation in a military operation, OR
  • Be a recently separated veteran (within 3 years of discharge), AND
  • Be separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge).
AND
2. Submit the following documentation:
  • Copy of your DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member #4 copy indicating character of service), OR
  • Other proof of your service which includes character of service; AND
  • If claiming 10-point preference,  you will need to submit the appropriate documentation listed in the Standard Form 15 (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."
Based on the above, are you eligible and would you like to be considered for a non-competitive, excepted appointment under Veterans Recruitment Authority?
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17. Are you claiming eligibility as a Compensable Disabled Veteran?
You may qualify for this eligibility if you are a veteran, who served at any time, and either of the following statements apply to you: NOTE: Your release, discharge, or retirement from the Armed Forces must be under honorable or general conditions.

To verify your eligibility:
You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, (Member #4 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 SF:15: Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.

For more information, please see the FedsHireVets 30% Disabled page... (limit characters)
Preferences
1. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee?
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
  • A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
  • A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
  • A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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2.

===== Acknowledgement of Restrictions on the Employment of Relatives by Public Officials =====
5 U.S. Code, § 3110 lays out specific and important restrictions on the employment of relatives within an agency.
A public official of a government agency may not appoint, promote, or otherwise advocate for the employment, advancement, or promotion of relatives within the agency for which the public official is employed or has control over.
Employees hired in violation of 5 U.S. Code, § 3110 will not be entitled to any pay for their period of employment, and any pay already received before the violation becomes known, will be considered as a debt to the government on the part of the employed individual.

For the purpose of this question, a "relative" is defined as: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister.

QUESTION:
After having read the definition of "relative" as stated above, does the Food and Drug Administration employ any of your relatives?

IF YES: You must provide the following information, for each relative employed by the FDA:

  1. The full legal name of the relative.
  2. The relative's relationship to you (from the list above).
  3. If known, the relative's employing organization and position.
IF NO: Please type "No" in the box below. (limit 750 characters)
3. Your responses to the all questions, and any information or documentation which you provide as part of your application, will be thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and truthfulness. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, your application will not be considered. Knowingly providing false information in your application (or submitted documentation) is a crime!
  1. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application is true, correct, and provided in good faith.
  2. I understand that if I intentionally make a false statement, or commit deception or fraud in my application, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC, Sec 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR, Part 731).
  3. I understand that any information I provide may be investigated.
  4. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Do you accept the conditions above? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the statement below, select the ONE response that best describes your experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-9 Human Resources Specialist. (limit characters)
2. Please indicate where in your resume you gained the experience and/or education to support your response. Please include the following information, as applicable:
  • Company/Agency Name
  • Position Title
  • Date(s) of Employment
  • Level of Degree/# of years of education leading to degree
  • Year Conferred
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3. Assist with analyzing HR programs, practices and procedures to ensure compliance with established laws, policies, and regulations for hiring individuals under each of the following hiring authorities: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (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)
4. Select the response that best describes your level of experience gathering facts and researching guidelines, regulations and directives to make informed judgments on HR problems and issues. (limit characters)
5. Select the response that best describes your level of experience working with supervisors to assist managers on compensation issues and entitlements such as pay administration. (limit characters)
6. Choose all response(s) that demonstrate the types of human resource management duties that you have supported senior specialist with providing guidance to managers on various recruiting strategies. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (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)
7. Select the response that best describes your level of experience supporting senior specialist(s) with providing guidance to managers on multiple recruiting strategies including special appointing authorities, such as those for the handicapped/disabled, student employees, displaced employees, veterans, and direct hires to complete placements for the organization. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. Assist senior specialist with maintaining applicant and vacancy case files including conducting selection audits and closing out files in an automated staffing system. (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)
9. Assist supervisor or senior specialist with preparing HR-related reports, presentations, data analysis results, and other correspondence to employees, customers, senior management, and/or selecting officials. (limit characters)
10. Utilize automated staffing systems, such as Web-based applications, to perform internal staffing and placement work that includes generating job analyses, vacancy announcements, and referral lists. (limit characters)
11. Select the automated Human Resources Information System(s) (HRIS) in which you are proficient. (Proficient means you understand and utilize a major part of the system`s functionality / capabilities on a regular basis.) (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (limit characters)
12. Utilize automated recruitment systems to perform the following tasks. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (limit characters)
13. Assist supervisor or senior specialist in writing human resources related documents. Which of the following types of documents have you assisted with in the human resources environment? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (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)
14. Assist senior specialists in providing guidance to serviced customers regarding HR regulations, processes and goals to facilitate a partnership in the staffing process. (limit characters)
15. Assist senior specialists in consulting with managers, supervisors, and employees to identify and mitigate operational issues or barriers. (limit characters)
16. Provide advice and guidance to managers on Human Resources regulations with senior specialists' or Supervisors' assistance. From the following list please select those to whom you have assisted in providing human resources advisory services. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (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)
17. Assist senior specialists with assisting managers in developing appropriate criteria for evaluating job candidates and explain determinations to supervisors, managers, and applicants. (limit characters)
18. Assist selecting officials by providing guidance on procedures and requirements governing Certificates of Eligible's, category ranking, and rules covering applicants with veteran's preference. (limit characters)
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