- Position Title
- Director of Human Resources
- Agency
- U.S. Agency for Global Media
- Announcement Number
- ST-11976570-23-ANP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Wednesday, June 7, 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:
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- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- 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.
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4.
Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?
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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
5.
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:
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- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- 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 Resource Center.
6.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
7.
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please 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.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with 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.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with 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.
9.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
10.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
11.
Are you currently employed as a Federal employee in the competitive service at U.S. Agency for Global Media?
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity?
Assessment 1
The following questions will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the questions and consider your answer carefully. Choose the best answer that accurately describes your level of experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14), which is directly related to this line of work?
Specialized experience for this position is defined experience in a minimum of four areas of Human Resources Management as listed below:
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The following desired specialized experience includes:
Specialized experience for this position is defined experience in a minimum of four areas of Human Resources Management as listed below:
- Position Classification and Position Management
- Staffing and Recruitment
- Senior Executive Service, including staffing, performance management, and executive development
- HR Policy, including implementation of government-wide initiatives
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Performance Management
- HR Information Systems
- Retirement systems and federal employee benefits programs
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The following desired specialized experience includes:
- Expert knowledge of the principles, statutes, regulations and practices in the field of Human Resource Management within the Federal Government, including expertise in recruitment & staffing, compensation, benefits, performance management, labor relations and more;
- Extensive knowledge of management principles and practices in order to manage employee benefits, performance management, awards, employee counseling and assistance, employee relations, labor relations, and employee development;
- Ability to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of these policies and programs and the services involved and to make appropriate adjustments;
- Skill managing a staff of subordinate supervisors, ensuring staff members have the direction, guidance, authority, training, tools, facilities, resources, opportunities, and feedback needed to perform effectively and grow professionally, consistent with EEO and Merit System principles and administrative requirements; and
- Excellent oral, written, and cross-cultural communication skills in order to brief senior level officials throughout the USAGM and other Federal Agencies.
2.
Do you have experience supervising a team of HR professionals responsible for the position management and classification, recruitment, and labor and employee relations functions of an organization?
3.
Please select all that apply. I have experience acting as a consulting and collaborating with senior executives and other HR Divisions on the following tasks:
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Describe your experience assigning work, providing advice, counsel and observing and evaluating employee performance and providing instruction to staff on work and administrative matters.
5.
Select the answer the best describes your experience responding to customer complaints and providing solutions to resolve the issue.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Select the response that best describes your experience providing and tracking HR customer service to a diverse workforce through the establishment of key metrics for short and long term customer service goals, tracking customer feedback, monitoring results for areas of improvement and providing accountability.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
7.
Describe your experience advising department officials on the technical aspects of program policies; preparing options and recommendations on sensitive and controversial personnel issues.
8.
Select the best statement that describes your ability to formulate, communicates, and implement policy on all human resources, payroll, and related programs Agency wide.
9.
Describe your ability to develop measurable strategic goals, to lead staff to hit those goals and to recalibrate when necessary.