- Position Title
- Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification)
- Agency
- International Boundary and Water Commission: United States and Mexico
- Announcement Number
- ST-11888757-23-LP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Saturday, March 18, 2023 to Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
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 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 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
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 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 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., 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; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., 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; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
5.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
- complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
- receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
- return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
6.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles: current Federal or former employees with career or careerconditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
7.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
8.
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.
9.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
10.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
11.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency other than the Agency hiring for this position and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF- 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
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.
13.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
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 your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years);
- are a disabled veteran;
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
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 your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
From the description below, select the response that best represents your level of specialized experience as it relates to the Human Resources Specialist, GG-0201-09 position.
At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience: preparing job vacancy announcements; providing guidance to managers and supervisors on various authorities available when filling positions; advising applicants seeking federal employment on the correct processes and requirements; assisting with identifying and processing changes in positions descriptions; providing technical services such as advising on pay and leave administration, and the employee benefits process; and electronically preparing civilian personnel actions.
At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience: preparing job vacancy announcements; providing guidance to managers and supervisors on various authorities available when filling positions; advising applicants seeking federal employment on the correct processes and requirements; assisting with identifying and processing changes in positions descriptions; providing technical services such as advising on pay and leave administration, and the employee benefits process; and electronically preparing civilian personnel actions.
2.
From the description below, select the response that best represents your level of specialized experience as it relates to the Human Resources Specialist, GG-0201-11 position.
At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience: recruiting, examining, and placing employees in civilian positions; providing guidance to managers and supervisors on various authorities available when filling positions; advising applicants seeking federal employment on the correct processes and requirements; advising managers and supervisors regarding qualification requirements; assisting with identifying and processing changes in positions descriptions; classifying federal civilian positions; providing technical services such as advising on pay and leave administration, and the employee benefits process; and electronically preparing and processing civilian personnel actions.
At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience: recruiting, examining, and placing employees in civilian positions; providing guidance to managers and supervisors on various authorities available when filling positions; advising applicants seeking federal employment on the correct processes and requirements; advising managers and supervisors regarding qualification requirements; assisting with identifying and processing changes in positions descriptions; classifying federal civilian positions; providing technical services such as advising on pay and leave administration, and the employee benefits process; and electronically preparing and processing civilian personnel actions.
3.
From the description below, select the response that best represents your level of specialized experience as it relates to the Human Resources Specialist, GG-0201-12 position.
At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience: recruiting, examining, and placing employees in civilian positions; providing guidance to managers and supervisors on various authorities available when filling positions; advising applicants seeking federal employment on the correct processes and requirements; advising managers and supervisors regarding qualification requirements; assisting with identifying and processing changes in positions descriptions; classifying federal civilian positions; providing technical services such as advising on pay and leave administration, and the employee benefits process; and electronically preparing and processing civilian personnel actions.
At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience: recruiting, examining, and placing employees in civilian positions; providing guidance to managers and supervisors on various authorities available when filling positions; advising applicants seeking federal employment on the correct processes and requirements; advising managers and supervisors regarding qualification requirements; assisting with identifying and processing changes in positions descriptions; classifying federal civilian positions; providing technical services such as advising on pay and leave administration, and the employee benefits process; and electronically preparing and processing civilian personnel actions.
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or other application materials and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Providing guidance to managers and supervisors on best recruitment practices such as hiring paths, for both competitive and non-competitive appointments, in order to attract and retain a well-qualified and diverse pool of candidates.
5.
Assisting supervisors and managers in the development of duties and task statements to produce job analysis based on the position description.
6.
Using an automated database to develop and post job opportunity announcements to advertise positions at various grade levels such as General Grade (GG) and Federal Wage System (FWS) or equivalent grades and positions.
7.
Rating and ranking job applicants for appointment eligibility and qualifications determinations and referring applicants to selecting officials.
8.
Advising managers, supervisors and employees on the agency merit promotion plan including upward mobility.
9.
Assisting with conducting fundamental reviews of position descriptions for compliance and coordination.
10.
Determining the correct classification by comparison to existing standards related to the work and prepares necessary evaluation statements.
11.
Reviewing and editing position descriptions to ensure correctness for responsibilities, duties, knowledges, skills, abilities, and specialized experience.
12.
Advising and training management officials on position classification principles and job grading standards to determine proper classification.
13.
Acting on a variety of classification programs including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
14.
Critically reviewing civilian personnel actions to ensure the correct use of statutory natures of action and legal authorities.
15.
Providing guidance to managers on career tenure, within-grade periods, and correct probationary and trial periods.
16.
Using a Human Resources automated personnel system such as the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center (IBC) Federal Personnel/Payroll System (FPPS) to create and generate personnel transactions and enable electronic record retention.
17.
Assisting managers with the use of an automated personnel system to initiate, complete, and submit timely requests for hiring and personnel actions.
18.
Researching and responding to written inquiries regarding civilian human resources policies, procedures, and actions.
19.
Interacting diplomatically and effectively with management officials and employees at various levels of a government agency or the private sector.