- Position Title
- HR Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- BLM-NM-23-12103618-DE-OPM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 28, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 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?
2.
Are you a current federal employee who is considered surplus or 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 your current position; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than your current position; 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 current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than 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 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,
- 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.
Preferences
1.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
BLM Shared Certificates
1.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Please READ all questions carefully. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or application and information provided by your references. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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From the descriptions below, select the one statement that most accurately describes the specialized experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this Human Resources Specialist position at the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Read all responses before making your selection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop and maintain a strategic annual recruitment plan in accordance with the National Recruitment Strategy, National Recruitment Calendar, and Annual Recruitment Planning Timeline and Guidance.
3.
Generate interest announcements for applicants to apply to vacant positions.
4.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to interpret and apply federal HR regulations.
5.
Select the statement that best describes your knowledge in the Staffing functions of recruitment, selection and placement.
6.
Select each of the following that describe duties you have performed on a regular and recurring basis related to general recruitment and placement (Select ALL that apply).
7.
Select each of the following statements that describe your ability and experience with written communications. (Select ALL that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Build, maintain, and leverage networks of key influencers and stakeholders to promote Agency awareness.
9.
Forge relationships with universities and strategically promotes university partnerships.
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Collaborate with campus university coordinators of the partnership programs to gain broad access to students on campus.
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Initiate and maintain extensive area-wide community relationships, including productive relationships with external and internal groups, to ensure long-term, continuous support of the agency.
12.
Source new and diverse talent via professional and community organizations, affinity groups, college campuses, career fairs, etc.
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Demonstrate creative sourcing skills using traditional and non-traditional techniques including social media channels, phone calls, direct sourcing, and networking.
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Share information with peers and co-workers to support a team environment.
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Interact with team members and organization staff to discuss issues of mutual concern.
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Coordinate with other personnel and offices to ensure all pre-employment requirements are met.
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Advise managers and Human Resources staff on recruitment flexibilities.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.