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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CAZD-12014301-23-MY Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 to Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
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5. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?
 
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 SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
  • your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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6. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
  • 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.  *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • 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
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.
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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).
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) (GS-0201-11/12) vacancy with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Southeast Network (VISN 7) - Human Resources Management Services (HRMS).

Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that experience and education are subject to verification. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers.
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Time-In-Grade Requirement:Applicants who aFor the GS-11 grade level, you must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-09 grade level.re current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must meet time-in-grade requirements. For the GS-12 grade level, you must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Applicants are responsible for submitting documentation that shows time-in-grade requirements have been met. (limit characters)
1. Time-in-Grade Requirement (GS-11). Select one response below that most accurately describes your time-in-grade eligibility. (limit characters)
2. Time-in-Grade Requirement (GS-12). Select one response below that most accurately describes your time-in-grade eligibility. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualification Requirement: In addition to meeting the time-in-grade requirement, applicants must also possess either one (1) year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation and which has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position OR possess the education for the grade level they are applying for OR have a combination of specialized experience and education totaling at least 100%.

Note: Evidence of specialized experience must be supported in your resume to receive full credit.
Note: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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3. Minimum Qualification Requirement (GS-11). Select the response below that best describes your level of education and/or experience. (limit characters)
4. Minimum Qualification Requirement (GS-12). Applicants must possess either Criteria 1: Graduate Degree and Specialized Experience or Criteria 2: Specialized Experience to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level. Select the response that best describes your level of education and/or experience. (limit characters)
This section evaluates your knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. For each task below, choose the statement that most accurately describes your experience and/or training in carrying out the task using the scale provided. Please ensure your resume supports your responses. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Managing the establishment, verification, and continuance of all special salary rates and schedules Network-wide (limit characters)
6. Managing Network-wide participation of programs such as the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), Retention, Relocation, and Recruitment (3Rs) incentives, and any associated Network-wide advisory boards (i.e. Retention Incentive Review Board). (limit characters)
7. Establishing, reviewing, and revising Network-wide locality pay schedules, Title 5 and Title 38 special rate schedules. (limit characters)
8. Performing technical reviews and providing guidance to the Medical Center Directors, Network Chief Medical Officer, and Network Director for physician, dentist, and podiatrist pay exception packages requiring either Network Director or Under Secretary for Health approval. (limit characters)
9. Serving as the Human Resources (HR) Technical Advisor for pay determinations regarding Network-level physicians, dentists, and podiatrists to the Network Chief Medical Officer. (limit characters)
10. Collaborating with facility designee (i.e., pharmacy executive, nurse executive, etc.) and soliciting the views of union representatives, if appropriate, regarding the identification of survey data and job matching processes. (limit characters)
11. Making presentations to all levels of Network and facility-level leadership. (limit characters)
12. Monitoring, controlling, and implementing internal systems to continually access and improve program and overall impact on overall mission, objectives, and accomplishments. (limit characters)
13. Staying current on proposed legislation, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures and making recommendations concerning the impact of changes to Network-level HR policies and programs. (limit characters)
14. Developing and presenting plain language information to leadership to foster understanding and acceptance of pay findings, recommendations, and policies. (limit characters)
15. Applying accepted criteria, principles, and standard methods in order to resolve a variety of complex compensation challenges pertaining to pay setting, locality pay, special rates, back pay, pay limitations, premium pay, grade and pay retention, severance pay, and cost-of living allowances. (limit characters)
16. Serving as an expert consultant and advisor in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and practices to provide advice and guidance to officials, supervisors, and employees on the full range of pay administration policies, principles and practices. (limit characters)
17. Developing, analyzing and issuing standard operating procedures and/or processes for use in recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive programs; and other strategic compensation programs (e.g. Dual Compensation, etc.). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)