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Position Title
Human Resources Assistant
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-PATH-23-11945482-RG-KB Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 12, 2023 to Friday, May 26, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
  • You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum.  NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. *OR*
  • Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained.  The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained. 
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Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements. (limit characters)
3. If you did not meet any of the requirements listed in the question above, do you meet the eligibility requirements described below?

I am currently enrolled in a qualifying degree program as described above AND expect to complete my degree requirements no later than May 31, 2023.  Note:  If you do not complete your degree requirements by May 31, 2023, you will be ineligible for consideration under this program.
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4. When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? If you have not obtained your latest degree or certificate, when are you going to receive your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? (limit 100 characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. GS-05: Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience. (limit characters)
2. GS-06: Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
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3. Are you a recent graduate or do you anticipate graduating no later than May 31, 2023? Select the Pathways Recent Graduate eligibility requirement below that applies to your situation. (limit characters)
4. Maintain privacy of information obtained from customers or clients.
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5. Follow established procedures to maintain the integrity of files and information.
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6. Verify accuracy of data and reconcile errors or inconsistencies.
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7. Select the statements that reflect your work experience. Select all that apply. (GS-06 ONLY)
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8. Explain employment and pay issues to applicants/employees. (GS-06 ONLY)
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9. Use varied office automation software to edit and reformat electronic drafts.
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10. Accommodate customers with last minute requests.
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11. Communicate, both orally and in writing, to receive, give, or clarify information needed to complete work assignment.
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12. Rearrange virtually all work priorities and schedules to accommodate a sudden major change, problem or setback.
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13. Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction with product or service.
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14. Maintain an ongoing relationship with customers or clients, identifying customer needs or problems and taking corrective action.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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