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1. I qualify for the GS-5 level because:

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 as outlined in the vacancy announcement.

B. I have completed 4 years of education beyond high school. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. I will submit a copy of my transcripts.

C. I have a combination of education and specialized experience. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. I will submit a copy of my transcripts.

D. None of the above.

2. I qualify for the GS-6 level because:

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 as outlined in the vacancy announcement.

B. I do not have one year of specialized experience.

3. I certify that I have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution within the previous 2 years, OR that I am a veteran who was precluded from applying within the time frame due to a military service obligation and am within 6 years of having completed my education.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience in providing customer service within the Human Resources area.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

5. Select the statement that best describes your level of experience in providing customer service.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

6. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate technical information.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

7. Select the statement that best describes your experience in responding either orally or in writing to applicants regarding employment considerations, pre-employment requirements, or on-boarding procedures.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

8. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience using and managing data in an electronic database.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

9. Select the statement that best describes your experience initiating personal actions in an automated personnel system.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

10. Select the statement that best describes your experience in initiating or processing personnel actions.

A. I have been responsible for reviewing personnel actions for accuracy and compliance.

B. I have experience processing a variety of personnel actions in an automated system.

C. I have experience initiating personnel actions, gathering information, and verifying eligibility of actions.

D. I have been trained on processing personnel actions but have not performed this task on the job.

E. None of the above.

11. Select each of the following duties you have performed on a regular and recurring basis.

A. Draft or issue tentative and/or firm job offer letters.

B. Schedule employees for orientation.

C. Answer questions regarding status of pending actions and vacancies.

D. Verify employment status.

E. Prepare memos for review.

F. Create, utilize, or update spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

G. Verify completeness and accuracy of forms or memos.

H. None of the above.

12. Select the statement that best describes your experience establishing and maintaining hard copy and/or electronic personnel records for new and current employees.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

13. Select the statement that best describes your ability to work in a team setting:

A. I prefer to take the lead on team projects and ensure each team member is completing their tasks accurately and on time.

B. I thrive in a team environment where each team member is responsible for a single part of a big project.

C. I work well with others and enjoy working as a group or team.

D. I prefer to work alone and manage my workload. I do not have an issue with asking for help or further instruction for tasks I do not understand.

14. Select the statement that best describes your experience in planning, organizing, and prioritizing your work assignments:

A. I have prioritized work for myself and others based on obligation and commitments of work to be accomplished. I have reassessed priorities based on interruptions such as unscheduled new assignments.

B. I have setup, planned, and carried out complete work assignments related to daily operations on my own initiative based on workload priorities. I can adjust to numerous interruptions in routine such as changes in priorities and unscheduled new assignments.

C. I have organized my own work based on daily assignments from my supervisor. I can adjust to minor interruptions such as a change in priorities.

D. I have not been responsible for organizing or prioritizing work assignments.

15. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:

A. I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.

B. I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for this position.

I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.

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