- Position Title
- HR SPEC - Title 5
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- GA-11784070-AF-23-072 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 9, 2023 to Monday, July 3, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
Preferences
1.
Do you possess a Secret Security Clearance?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in completing the Occupational Questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Particularly, your resume must support the response to the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire. Additional steps in the selections process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability. It is important to note that all of your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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 a HR Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provide overall advice and assistance on a wide range of employee relations matters. Advisory and technical services involve a wide variety of personnel actions that are often sensitive and extremely difficult in nature.
3.
Resolve difficult issues/problems requiring consideration of the total personnel management system.
4.
Manage, administer and provide advice on such programs as life and health insurance, leave, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Long Term Care, and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA).
5.
Counsel personnel on such matters as pre-retirement, obtaining professional health/mental assistance, leave usage and situations of potential FECA abuse.
6.
Administer and provide advice on performance management systems, the incentive awards and suggestion programs.
7.
Develop new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisors in support of the agency goals.
8.
Review performance standards and appraisals for regulatory compliance and analyses for trends and problem issues such as disciplinary, impact on employee morale, supervisor/managers responsibilities and legal implications.
9.
Provide coaching and counseling to managers and supervisors on performance issues such as performance improvement plans, recognition techniques and feedback on establishment of critical elements and standards.
10.
Participate as a strategic partner to resolve performance problems.
11.
Ensure employees and management's due process rights are understood and procedures are followed.
12.
Serve as the HRO coordinator and subject matter expert on performance based actions.
13.
Initiate and accomplish coordination with other HRO Specialists, NGB, Hearing Examiners, Union representatives, management and employees on performance based appeals.
14.
Assist the HRO Specialists and managers with Reduction-in-Force actions.
15.
Administer the awards program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition.
16.
Develop and provides managers and supervisors with guidance on program procedures.
17.
Maintain and monitor a tracking system to evaluate and provide management with reports of statistical information pertaining to status, financial impact, types and numbers of awards.
18.
Review requests to ensure ratings and justifications for recommendations meet regulatory requirements.
19.
Conduct reviews to promote the effectiveness of the program and its goals.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and 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 eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.