- Position Title
- Human Resources Assistant (ER/LR)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBJE-11963339-23-SDN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 15, 2023 to Monday, May 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
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,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; 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.
3.
Are you a Veterans Health Administration employee?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
4.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs within the VISN the position is located?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your employment interest for the Human Resources Assistant (ER/LR) position with VISN 10 Department of Veterans Affairs. Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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.
GS-06: Please indicate whether you meet the following experience required for this position at the GS-6 grade level:
Specialized Experience: Do you have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization? Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Basis knowledge of laws, regulations, Executive Orders, agency HR policies and procedures
Ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing
Practical knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology to carry out assignments
Provide administrative support by responding to questions, complaints, problems or situations, and providing explanation of policy
Evaluates sensitive personnel issues
Control and respond to incoming and outgoing correspondence
Assist customers with problems and inquiries
Note: This position is a training career ladder to the full performance level. The work of this position is the same as the full performance level but is performed under closer supervision and guidance.
Specialized Experience: Do you have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization? Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Basis knowledge of laws, regulations, Executive Orders, agency HR policies and procedures
Ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing
Practical knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology to carry out assignments
Provide administrative support by responding to questions, complaints, problems or situations, and providing explanation of policy
Evaluates sensitive personnel issues
Control and respond to incoming and outgoing correspondence
Assist customers with problems and inquiries
Note: This position is a training career ladder to the full performance level. The work of this position is the same as the full performance level but is performed under closer supervision and guidance.
2.
GS-07: Please indicate whether you meet the following education and/or experience required for this position at the GS-7 grade level.
Specialized Experience: Do you have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization? Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of laws, regulations, Executive Orders, agency HR policies and procedures, court decisions and issues as they pertain to the assigned areas of responsibility.
Knowledge of agency organizational structure, management policies, procedures and practices.
Skill in collecting, analyzing, and organizing technical data.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of personnel both internal and external to the agency
Knowledge of, and skill interpreting, Federal Laws and VA regulations as they pertain to leave programs, such as FMLA,
Knowledge of Federal labor laws and regulations, OPM, and VA policies and handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA).
Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for a variety of Employee Relations programs such as drug testing, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and complaints.
*Note: This is the full performance level.
Specialized Experience: Do you have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization? Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of laws, regulations, Executive Orders, agency HR policies and procedures, court decisions and issues as they pertain to the assigned areas of responsibility.
Knowledge of agency organizational structure, management policies, procedures and practices.
Skill in collecting, analyzing, and organizing technical data.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of personnel both internal and external to the agency
Knowledge of, and skill interpreting, Federal Laws and VA regulations as they pertain to leave programs, such as FMLA,
Knowledge of Federal labor laws and regulations, OPM, and VA policies and handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA).
Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for a variety of Employee Relations programs such as drug testing, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and complaints.
*Note: This is the full performance level.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2017 to April 2021); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held. Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
IF you are a current or former federal employee:SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. Note: You must submit a copy of your most recent notification of personnel action/SF50. Additionally, An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.