- Position Title
- Human Resources Assistant
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-EHT-HRM-FS6246-56DP-JW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 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 USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Human Resources Assistant, GS-0203-05 position. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Human Resources Assistant, GS-0203-06 position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Utilize office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email and internet browsers to perform work assignments.
4.
Use word processing software to produce forms, reports and correspondence.
5.
Transmit and receive electronic documents and messages.
6.
Scans and uploads appropriate documents into the applicable electronic document systems.
7.
Obtain general information concerning employees.
8.
Provide advice and guidance on personnel issues.
9.
Resolve problems associated with assigned duties.
10.
Answers inquiries from managers and supervisors.
11.
Responds to customer inquiries received via phone, email, or other automated systems.
12.
Conducts basic research to provides human resource guidance.
13.
Works with the manager or supervisor to ensure all required documentation is provided for human resource request.
14.
Enter/updated data in an automated system.
15.
Research regulations and directives to recurring human resource questions.
16.
Provides routine human resources assistance directly to internal customers.
17.
Provides routine human resources assistance directly to external customers.
18.
Responds to customer inquiries received.
19.
Prepares responses to customer inquiries.
20.
Follow instructions to carry out work assignments consisting of multiple steps by established deadlines.
21.
Select the methods, techniques and tools to carry out work experience.
22.
Research regulations and procedures to provide advice and resolve problems.
23.
Add missing information to human resources documents, files and records.
24.
Enter human resources data into an automated system.
25.
Verify data for inaccuracies and against business rules.
26.
Correct data and transaction discrepancies.
27.
Track human resources or payroll information for further action.
28.
Maintains records to track and ensure complete and accurate case files.
29.
Utilize office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, and internet browsers to perform work assignments.
30.
Apply regulations and directives to complete routine assigned task.
31.
Applies Office of Personnel (OPM) standards to human resource request.
32.
Resolve problems associated with assigned duties.
33.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
34.
I certify that I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required.
35.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
36.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).