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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations)
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OMAO-24-12210354-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements: 
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Human Resources Specialist, ZA-0201-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Which of the following best describes your experience providing advice and guidance for the execution of Human Resources (HR) and office administration functions?
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3. Which of the following best describes your experience initiating personnel actions and resolving issues?
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4. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing an administrative program and identifying and recommending improvements?
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience evaluating an administrative program to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations?
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6. Which of the following best describes your experience developing Standard Operating Procedures and guidance for HR functions and employee relations?
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting HR laws, regulations, and policies and developing guidance to ensure compliance?
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8. Which of the following best describes your experience providing training for employee relations or employee development?
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9. Which of the following best describes your experience communicating and collaborating in working groups?
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10. Which of the following best describes your experience providing employee assistance by responding to HR inquires and requests?
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11. Which of the following best describes your experience ensuring program compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules and regulations?
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12. Which of the following best describes your experience providing oversight and guidance for Employee and Labor Relations?
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13. Which of the following best describes your experience developing strategies for Employee and Labor Relations?
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience serving as a representative for Employee and Labor Relations?
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience ensuring program compliance with collective bargaining agreement requirements?
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16. Which of the following best describes your experience processing labor relations actions and staying current with applicable rules andregulations?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also
certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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