USA Staffing

Position Title: Human Resources Information Systems Specialist
Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Announcement Number: DFAS-DHA-12000307-23 Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 to Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government or Status for referral consideration. Please indicate by your responses all categories of eligibilities for which you would like to be considered. You will only be considered under eligibilities that you select. If you are not able to select at least one of the eligibilities below, you are not eligible to be considered for this position.

NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.

See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. To qualify as a Post-Secondary Recent Graduate under this Direct Hire Authority, you must meet one of the requirement listed below.Have you been awarded a degree by an institution of higher education (a public or other non-profit institution) within the previous two years OR expect to be awarded a degree by an institution of higher education (a public or other non-profit institution) within the time frame outlined within the vacancy announcement OR completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years and was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education (a public or other non-profit institution) with the previous four years?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, attach a copy of your retirement Standard Form 50 to your application.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former (within last five-years) Executive Branch political appointee; Schedule C excepted service appointee (confidential, policy or transitional role), or non-career or limited appointee in the Senior Executive Service (SES)?

Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509

A. Yes

B. No

Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, you acknowledge that your self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in your resume does not support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Human Resources Information Systems Specialist at the GS-07 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 if outside the Federal service applying a basic knowledge of information management and technology principles, concepts and methods to perform routine information management and technology work to include: providing routine advice and guidance to customers regarding technology systems, applications and/or services; assisting higher level specialists with information management and technology projects.

B. I have successfully completed, one full year of academic study in pursuit of a graduate degree. The undergraduate degree or graduate education MUST be in the field of computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, data science, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides other curriculum (not identified above) but provides sufficient coursework to acquire basic knowledge of information management and technology principles, concepts, and methods. One full year of graduate education is the number of hours the school determines to equal one year. If this information is unavailable, 18 semester hours will be used as the standard. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)

C. I do not possess the full amounts of experience and education as are described in A and B above. However, I have a percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (Only graduate level education will count toward the percentage.) (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim)

D. I have successfully completed all of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for superior academic achievement based on one of the following: a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. Undergraduate degree MUST be in the field of computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, data science, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides other curriculum (not identified above) but provides sufficient coursework to acquire basic knowledge of information management and technology principles, concepts, and methods. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education and any other applicable documentation to verify your claim.)

E. I do not meet any of the above requirements.

2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Human Resources Information Systems Specialist at the GS-09 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 if outside the Federal service assisting in the design, development or maintenance of business automation tools; implementing modifications or improvements to information systems; or applying software design principles and information management concepts to enhance business operations.

B. I have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. that may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. The graduate education MUST be in the field of computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, data science, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides other curriculum (not identified above) but provides sufficient coursework for the candidate to acquire basic knowledge of information management and technology principles, concepts, and methods. To be creditable, education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)

D. I do not meet any of the above requirements.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of 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.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?

A. Yes

B. No

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