- Position Title
- Human Resources Specialist (Staffing & Classification)
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- ST-11871051-23-MLJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 15, 2023 to Wednesday, March 29, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/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.
3.
Do you meet the following criteria for Competitive Merit Promotion eligibility:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field--block 24--is "1" or "2"); and
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field--block 34--is "1")
- I am a current Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service To be eligible you must have least one year Time In Grade (TIG) at the next lower grade level, or higher, from the position to which you are applying.;
- I am a former Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field--block 24--is "1" or "2"); and
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field--block 34--is "1")
4.
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:
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.
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.
5.
Non-Competitive Eligibility: You may be eligible to be considered non-competitively if you meet any of the following: You have held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as this position; or be an Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP) applicant. (YOU MUST SUBMIT ADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS SF 50s SHOWING TENURE, CURRENT GRADE, AND FULL PROMOTION POTENTIAL OF POSITION; RIF DOCUMENTATION; ETC.)
OR
You are eligible for a non-competitive special appointment authority such as Schedule A for the severely disabled, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on being a 30% or more disabled veteran, Certain military spouses, Peace Corps Service or Vista Service, etc. (YOU MUST SUBMIT ADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS DD 214 OR OTHER PROOF OF MILITARY SERVICE, COPY OF VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) LETTER, CERTIFICATION FROM STATE OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, PEACE CORPS DOCUMENTATION, DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING MARRIAGE, A COPY OF YOUR SPOUSE'S ACTIVE MILITARY ORDERS, ETC.)
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities listed below: (THIS IS A MANDATORY QUESTION: You must answer "Yes" or "No" below in order to receive proper consideration).
Based on current or prior Federal service
Schedule A for the severely disabled
30% or more disabled veteran
Certain military spouses
Peace Corps Service or Vista Service
Pathways Program (Limited to candidates eligible for non-competitive conversion)
Other: Transfer, Reinstatement, Reassignment, OPM Interchange agreement, Other Non-competitive Hiring Authority etc.
OR
You are eligible for a non-competitive special appointment authority such as Schedule A for the severely disabled, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on being a 30% or more disabled veteran, Certain military spouses, Peace Corps Service or Vista Service, etc. (YOU MUST SUBMIT ADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS DD 214 OR OTHER PROOF OF MILITARY SERVICE, COPY OF VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) LETTER, CERTIFICATION FROM STATE OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, PEACE CORPS DOCUMENTATION, DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING MARRIAGE, A COPY OF YOUR SPOUSE'S ACTIVE MILITARY ORDERS, ETC.)
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities listed below: (THIS IS A MANDATORY QUESTION: You must answer "Yes" or "No" below in order to receive proper consideration).
Based on current or prior Federal service
Schedule A for the severely disabled
30% or more disabled veteran
Certain military spouses
Peace Corps Service or Vista Service
Pathways Program (Limited to candidates eligible for non-competitive conversion)
Other: Transfer, Reinstatement, Reassignment, OPM Interchange agreement, Other Non-competitive Hiring Authority etc.
6.
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.
-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.
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.
-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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
7.
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.
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.
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.
8.
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.
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.
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
Before applying, you are encouraged to thoroughly read the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) for additional information regarding this vacancy. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WIL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. You must submit the required documentation to verify your eligibility as indicated. Failure to provide the required documents WILL render you ineligible for consideration.
Current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent performance appraisal. Failure to provide your most recent performance appraisal may render you ineligible for consideration.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience for this position could include: researching and applying Federal human resources management principles, concepts, regulations and policies in order to provide advisory services and policy interpretations on complex human resources management issues; classifying position descriptions at various grade levels; preparing job analysis and rating plans; leading internal and external recruitment efforts; making qualifications determinations; adjudicating veterans preference; developing referrals/certificates of eligibles for merit promotion and delegated examining announcements; and responding to and assisting applicants throughout the application process, and processing personnel actions.
2.
Which of the following responses best describe your qualifications for this position at the GS-12 level? Your resume must support your response.
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience for this position could include: in addition to specialized experience required for the GS-12 level, applying advanced Federal human resources management principles, concepts, regulations, and practices to provide authoritative policy interpretations on controversial, or precedent setting human resources management issues; using analytical methods and techniques to provide technical advisory guidance on complex human resources needs and concerns for an organization; analyzing and providing solutions to complex human resources problems; providing human resources consulting services to organizational leadership, and developing and overseeing human resources projects.
3.
Which of the following responses best describe your qualifications for this position at the GS-13 level? Your resume must support your response.
TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) RESTRICTIONS: Current and former Federal employees applying for advancement to a position above their current (or former) grade level must have completed a minimum of one year (52 weeks) in a position no more than one grade lower (or equivalent) than the position to be filled.
4.
Do you meet the TIG restrictions for advancement to a GS-12? (Please provide an SF-50 that supports your response. You can submit more than one SF-50 if necessary.)
5.
Do you meet the TIG restrictions for advancement to a GS-13? (Please provide an SF-50 that supports your response. You can submit more than one SF-50 if necessary.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Evaluate your experience advising management, supervisors and employees on a wide range of personnel management issues, practices, and policies.
7.
Evaluate your experience providing technical advice and assistance to the HR staff and management officials in all areas of staffing and recruitment, including priority placement, direct hiring, special hiring authorities, etc.
8.
Evaluate your experience explaining or providing guidance on human resources laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to management, employees, and coworkers.
9.
Evaluate your experience independently researching, interpreting and applying the CFR, USC, SOPs and other applicable regulations to resolve the most sensitive and complex staffing issues.
10.
Evaluate your experience staffing positions using delegated examining competitive procedures.
11.
Measure your experience evaluating basic qualifications of job applicants for the full range of general schedule grades.
12.
Evaluate your experience applying veteran's preference regulations and requirements in recruitment.
13.
Evaluate your experience determining appropriate pay setting in accordance with 5 CFR for a variety of personnel actions.
14.
Evaluate your experience processing a full range of personnel actions including all necessary coding (NOA, legal authority, remarks, and other data fields on SF-50).
15.
Measure your experience evaluating job applicants for a variety of positions and grades against rating criteria to determine best qualified.
16.
Evaluate your experience prioritizing tasks and workload daily, weekly, monthly and complete assigned tasks by established deadlines.
17.
Evaluate your experience with writing and classifying positions descriptions.
18.
Evaluate your experience developing job related criteria used to evaluate candidates in automated recruitment systems.
19.
Evaluate your experience developing vacancy announcements for General Schedule positions including all necessary and regulatory information in a clear and concise manner.
20.
Updates various logs, maintaining active and inactive files and pending files, etc.
21.
Advises staff on difficult and unusual recruitment, placement and pay issues or problems.
22.
Advises supervisors and managers on the fundamental legal and regulatory provisions of employment programs.
23.
Resolves difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement problems building coalitions and consensus through persuasion.
24.
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 in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, my rating will be lowered, my job eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed 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. An answer to this question is required.