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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist (Military)
Agency
Field Operating Offices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army
Announcement Number
NCAT220536383942HS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 5, 2022 to Friday, December 9, 2022
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. I am a recent graduate (or will be by May 2023) who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of appointment, or, I have completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, and my degree was awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of appointment. (NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit the most recent copy of your transcripts). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Human Resources Specialist (Military) position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Human Resources Specialist (Military) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)
OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONS - Mark only 1 response for each question. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE This section asks you to describe your educational background, your work, and other experiences in specific factors which relate to job performance. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (limit characters)
Assessment 2
The following questions ask you to describe your educational background, your work, and other experiences in specific areas which relate to successful job performance. You are to choose one answer to each question from among the alternatives presented. Do not omit answers unless instructed to do so. Other omissions may decrease your score. (limit characters)
1. During high school (grades 9 - 12), I made the semester honor roll:
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2. The high school grade I most often received was:
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IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND COLLEGE, PLEASE SKIP TO ITEM 4. (limit characters)
3. The college grade I most often received was:
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4. In the past three years the number of different paying jobs I have held for more than two weeks is:
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5. I have been employed in work similar to that of the job covered by this examination:
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6. In the past three years, my primary work experience has been in:
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7. On my present or most recent job, my supervisor rated me as:
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8. In the past three years the number of jobs I have been fired from is:
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9. The number of civic or social organizations (which have regular meetings and a defined membership) that I belong to is:
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10. In organizations to which I belong, my participation is best described as:
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11. My previous supervisors (or teachers if not previously employed) would most likely describe my basic math skills as:
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS The questions in this part relate to fundamental competencies, such as problem solving and oral communication required for the job for which you are applying. Please answer each question "A" for YES or "B" for NO. Keep in mind the following: 1) Some questions refer to "work" experience. Unless otherwise stated, this includes experience you have gained through: • School, • Volunteer work, • Military service, • Paid employment, • Hobbies, or • Professional, charitable, religious, community, social, or other organizations. 2) Some questions include examples to help show the broad range of accomplishments and experience applicants might have. Read the entire question using the examples as a guide, but do not base your answers solely on the examples. 3) Some questions ask you if you received a grade of B or above in your schoolwork. On an A, B, C, D, F scale, a grade of B or above is considered an above average grade. If you were graded on a different scale, use the equivalent of a B or above on the type of scale on which you were graded. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Your responses are subject to verification through background checks, job interviews, and any other information obtained during the application process. Untruthful responses or any attempt to conceal information can result in your removal from a Federal job and in you being barred from seeking Federal employment in the future. Remember: A- For Yes B- For No (limit characters)
12. Have you been given additional responsibilities because of your ability to organize and complete your regular work more quickly than expected?
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13. In high school, did you have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, belong to an honor society, or graduate with honors?
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14. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved answering questions, gathering nonsensitive information, or providing assistance to others, either in person or by telephone?
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15. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved relaying messages to co-workers, or providing information or giving simple instructions to customers or the public, either in person or by telephone (for example, worked as a receptionist, dispatcher, etc.)?
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16. Have you received formal recognition (for example, received an award, letter of commendation, etc.) or been given certain assignments because of your ability to work well in a group?
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17. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and monitoring work for fewer than 10 people?
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18. Have you learned a hobby or leisure activity well enough that you have been asked to do it for others on a voluntary basis?
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19. Have you received formal recognition for your ability to work well with others (for example, received a letter of recommendation or appreciation, an excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?
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20. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your self-management skills (for example, time management, goal setting, career development, etc.)?
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21. Have you received favorable feedback about your ability to provide oral instructions or on-the-job training to others, or about your ability to instruct or coach others in athletic, leisure, or community activities?
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22. Have you successfully done work that involved writing technical or legal reports, or translating technical or other complex material into language that was more easily understood?
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23. Have you effectively participated as a member of an extracurricular school team or community team (for example, sports, cheerleading, debate, theater, neighborhood watch, etc.)?
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24. Have you taken the initiative to learn new skills or acquire additional knowledge that improved your performance at work or school, or in leisure activities?
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25. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved composing letters or writing reports containing several short paragraphs, such as investigation reports, accident reports, performance evaluations, etc.?
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26. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved discussing sensitive information with others, or interviewing or surveying people, either in person or by telephone, to gather information they were reluctant to give?
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27. Have you done work that involved writing brochures, press releases, or speeches?
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28. Have you received favorable feedback about your interpersonal skills when serving as a leader, instructor, or supervisor for academic, religious, community, sports, leisure, or work activities?
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29. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved making decisions about disclosure of sensitive or confidential information?
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30. Since high school, have you received a grade of B or above in oral communication classes (for example, speech, public speaking, theater, etc.) or participated in activities that improved your oral communication skills (for example, training classes, workshops, seminars, debate team, speech club, etc.)?
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31. Have you successfully done work that involved making personnel decisions (for example, who to hire, promote, or discipline) or deciding how to allocate equipment, materials, staff, etc.?
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32. Have you successfully done work, not including schoolwork, that required you to juggle several assignments or projects at the same time?
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33. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting or coordinating with people outside of your immediate work group (for example, people from other offices, departments, organizations, etc.)?
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34. Have you willingly changed routine tasks to accommodate new systems, policies, or procedures (for example, changed to a new filing system, computer system, financial record-keeping system, etc.)?
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35. Have you done work where regularly you were responsible for dealing with disruptions that impacted a group of people (for example, rowdy behavior at a public pool, weather changes at a camp, altercations in a prison, etc.)?
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36. Have you successfully planned activities for nonwork groups (for example, athletic teams, professional associations, religious groups, etc.)?
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37. Have you successfully responded to external changes that impacted a business you owned or managed (for example, responded to changes in the market, new laws, etc.)?
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38. Have you served on a decision-making board or committee (for example, student governing board, planning board, homeowners' association board, etc.)?
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39. Have you often been asked to proofread or edit the writing of others for content, punctuation, spelling, and grammar?
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40. Have you successfully done work that required you to identify what a customer or client needs?
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41. Have you successfully completed a small-scale project (lasting several days or weeks) on or ahead of schedule with minimal supervision?
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42. Have you successfully done work that frequently required you to present nontechnical information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?
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43. Have you successfully done work that required extensive on-the-job training?
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44. Have you effectively worked on a team that was quickly established to function in a crisis situation (for example, worked on a search and rescue mission)?
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45. Have you designed or developed something, on your own initiative, to help you or other employees better complete assignments (for example, designed a training manual)?
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46. Have you successfully learned a hobby or leisure activity requiring extensive study or use of complex directions (for example, constructing stereo or computer systems, making stained glass objects, etc.)?
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47. Have you broken a sales record or a similar record, regularly exceeded quotas or similar productivity standards, or received formal recognition for doing work that surpassed what was expected (for example, received a certificate of appreciation, bonus, etc.)?
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48. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that helped you improve your teamwork skills?
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49. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved interacting with people, other than your co-workers, from a foreign country or from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds?
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50. Have you written procedures or instructions that others have followed successfully (for example, instruction manuals, survey instructions, training materials, etc.)?
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51. Have you successfully planned an event such as a conference, fund-raiser, etc.?
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52. Have you successfully completed a large-scale project (lasting several months or longer) on or ahead of schedule with minimal supervision?
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53. Have you successfully reviewed and evaluated forms, applications, documents, or other information, not including contract proposals or bids, to make determinations (for example, to determine approval or denial of loans, eligibility for claims, etc.)?
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54. Have you successfully completed a long-term project outside of work where you were solely responsible for doing the work (for example, completed a thesis, wrote a book that was published, prepared a horse for competition that won a ribbon, restored an antique car, etc.)?
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55. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved conducting quality checks or following up with customers or clients to ensure satisfaction with a product or service?
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56. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved answering questions, demonstrating a product or service, or providing assistance to customers, clients, or the public?
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57. Have you successfully planned or monitored a large-scale project or program that involved several steps that were carried out over an extended period of time?
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58. Have you successfully done work where you played a key role in keeping morale up, fostering team spirit or cooperation, or making a group more productive (for example, worked as a coach, supervisor, campaign manager, etc.)?
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59. Have you successfully written reports that presented facts, findings, logical conclusions, and persuasive arguments (for example, wrote a thesis, briefing papers, policy papers, complex research papers, etc.)?
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60. Do you have a professional license or certificate issued by a state or other official or professional licensing board indicating your mastery of a specialized body of knowledge (for example, cosmetology, real estate, certified public accounting, etc.)?
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61. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved informally providing oral explanations of technical information or other complex information, such as regulations, policies, or procedures?
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62. Have you successfully done work that often required you to accommodate last minute requests from customers or clients or to provide quality service in situations where timeliness is critical (for example, worked as a courier or travel agent, worked in newspaper publishing, etc.)?
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63. Have you received favorable feedback for oral presentations you have given to management or other officials, or to the public (for example, for speaking at religious services, performing in theatrical productions, etc.)?
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64. Have you successfully done work that regularly required you to make quick decisions where the consequences were critical (for example, worked as a 911 operator, on an ambulance squad, etc.)?
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65. Have you received formal recognition for providing good service to customers or clients (for example, received an award, a letter of commendation, an excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?
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66. Have you worked on a team that produced measurable improvements (for example, an increase in production, quality, customer satisfaction, or a decrease in costs, number of injuries, complaints, etc.)?
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67. Have you successfully remained courteous and tactful while enforcing laws or policies or helping customers, clients, or members of the public who were hostile or upset, not including handling customer complaints (for example, worked in a crisis center, worked as a police officer, parole officer, park ranger, etc.)?
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68. Have you successfully worked in a newly created organization that was still in the process of establishing its policies and procedures?
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69. Have you willingly rearranged many of your priorities and much of your schedule to accommodate a major, planned change that had a long-term impact on you (for example, worked overtime for several months to implement a new system on schedule, had extensive renovations done on your house that required you to live elsewhere, etc.)?
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70. Have you received formal recognition for your written work (for example, received an award, letter of commendation, excellent performance appraisal rating, etc.)?
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71. Have you readily rearranged virtually all of your priorities and much of your schedule to accommodate a sudden major change, problem, or setback that had a relatively long-term impact on you (for example, assumed the duties of another staff member who quit unexpectedly, took in an elderly parent who suddenly became ill, etc.)?
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72. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved listening carefully to others to understand a need, problem, or situation (for example, investigative work, counseling, etc.)?
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73. Have you successfully coordinated work, school, and/or family responsibilities under especially difficult circumstances (for example, you and your spouse worked full time while raising young children, you went to school full time and worked more than 20 hours per week, you worked full time while caring for an elderly parent, etc.)?
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74. Have you successfully worked closely with a client over an extended period of time to complete a project or resolve a problem?
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75. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved deciding how best to use the strengths of team members (for example, deciding who to assign to various projects, which player to put in each position, etc.)?
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76. Have you participated in training classes, workshops, or seminars outside of school that improved your performance at work?
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77. Have you successfully taught team-building skills in training classes, workshops, or seminars?
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78. Have you successfully completed a highly structured, formal training program, not including an apprenticeship for a trade or craft, that required you to learn a complex body of information (for example, training for jobs in insurance, law enforcement, real estate, etc.)?
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79. Do you regularly monitor your progress toward achieving your career goals (for example, by initiating discussions about your career goals with your supervisor, employee counselor, mentor, etc.)?
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80. Have you suggested or made changes to products or procedures that resulted in better meeting customer needs?
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81. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved determining appropriate products or services for customers or clients?
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82. Have you successfully done work that regularly involved planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and monitoring work for 10 or more people?
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