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Position Title
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EXECUTIVE RESOURCES)
Agency
Federal Trade Commission
Announcement Number
DE-12135483-23-ExecRes Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 25, 2023 to Monday, October 9, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you: 

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? 

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 your service which includes character of service.  You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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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,
• 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 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 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 
• 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. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?  

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.  
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Choose one answer that best describes your experience for this GS-14 position. (Ensure that your resume provides details to support your claim)
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2. Which statement BEST describes your experience preparing written responses to public inquiries, congressional requests, and executive-level correspondence on human capital management issues related to Executive Resources?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. I have extensive knowledge of and experience in applying Title 5 U.S. Code and Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Federal Regulations (5 CFR) governing Federal personnel, and of human capital management principles, practices, and functions related to the Executive Resource Program areas to resolve complex problems and provide direction and advisory services.
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4. Which statement BEST describes your experience writing, editing, proofing, preparing and coordinating the submission of actions to the Executive Resources Board and OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) ensuring that all requirements are addressed?
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5. Which statement BEST describes your highest level of experience analyzing human capital initiatives and strategic planning related to the Executive Resources Program?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience assisting Senior Executive Service (SES) candidates in developing their Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) in order to achieve approval by OPM's QRB?
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7. Choose the statement that BEST describes your experience in prioritizing, planning, and executing human capital projects.
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8. Which of the following statements demonstrates your highest level of experience applying or developing policy, guidance, or procedures?
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9. Select the area(s) that describe your expertise related to an Executive Resources Program. (Check all that apply)
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10. Which statement BEST describes your highest level of experience managing a Performance Management System for SES and Senior Level (SL) employees?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. Do you have experience obtaining and maintaining certification of an organization's SES and/or SL Performance Management System?
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12. Select activities from the following list that you have regularly performed and which demonstrate your skills in developing and enhancing working partnerships and helping resolve organizational issues and facilitate change: (Check all that apply)
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13. Choose the statement below that BEST describes your experience serving as the spokesperson for an organization, program or project.
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14. Please select the choice that BEST describes your experience providing frequent briefings to higher-level officials on issues and recommending solutions to problems related to the Executive Resources Program.
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15. This position requires the skill to communicate in both formal and informal settings, including communicating effectively with the organization's senior-level officials and employees. The individual selected will represent the Human Capital Management Office and the Office of the Executive Director, at key meetings of the organization and/or agency level work groups.

Select the response that BEST represents your interpersonal communications experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Do you have experience negotiating intergovernmental personnel transfers through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program?
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17. Do you have experience notifying individuals or offices in writing of decisions, problems, or further actions needed?
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18. Have you served on panels, committees, or task forces related to technical or professional issues that impact a human capital organization?
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19. I understand the resume I have submitted for this position will be thoroughly reviewed to determine whether my experience is sufficient to meet basic and/or specialized experience requirements as outlined in this announcement. I also understand that if the information provided in my resume is not sufficient to support my responses to the vacancy announcement questions, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package.
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20. By responding to this question, I acknowledge that I reviewed the "Required Documents" section of this announcement to determine which documents I need to provide in support of my application.
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