- Position Title
- HR Specialist
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SH-12421978 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 27, 2024 to Friday, June 7, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please read the questions carefully. Responding "No" may result in loss of further consideration.
1.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for reassignment, change to lower grade, or repromotion to a grade you previously held on a permanent basis? Select yes if you currently hold or previously held a permanent position at or above the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement. (NOTE: If the posted position has higher promotion potential than you have held on a permanent basis, you must apply for promotion to receive consideration.)
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
2.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for promotion? Select yes if you have 52 weeks at the next lower grade AND you have not held a permanent position at the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement, OR if this position has higher promotion potential than the positions you have held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
1.
Please enter your Employee Common ID (ECI). Your ECI can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
2.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
1.
Do you have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position? Such experience must include work that involves leading suitability-related projects and programs according to suitability regulations/policy AND providing recommendations to management.
2.
Are you currently in good standing?
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
Successful completion of the OPS plan;
Following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
Voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/) (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/ (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/)). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
CAUTION: Employees are not in good standing when they are placed on an OPS plan, and remain in not in good standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
Successful completion of the OPS plan;
Following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
Voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/) (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/ (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/)). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
3.
Please select the statement that best describes your appointment.
Please answer Yes or No to the following questions. Your responses will be used to rate your application. Be sure to include specific examples of claimed experience in your resume and supporting documents. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration.
4.
Do you have experience applying laws, regulations, and processes related to the Security and Suitability program?
5.
Do you have experience in DCHR management programs, government-wide suitability programs, and other interagency systems to administer complex SSA-wide programs.?
6.
Do you have experience in analytical review and evaluative methodologies of existing processes and developing recommendations for new and innovative approaches for credentialing personnel working for or on behalf of the Federal Government?
7.
Do you have experience researching and interpreting Executive Orders, statutes, regulations and agency policies related to suitability and personnel security?
8.
Do you have experience in maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of leadership, SSA wide, as well as with key officials of other government agencies?
9.
Do you have experience presenting complex information orally in a clear and concise manner to all levels of agency leadership?
10.
Do you have experience with developing and implementing technical policies, procedures, or instructions, and making recommendations concerning suitability?
11.
Do you have experience working with the Office of Personnel, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, and other Federal agencies, and establishing interrelationships and responsibilities of the agency's various components?
12.
Do you have experience researching, organizing, and presenting information and data for a workgroup or project?
13.
Do you have experience writing correspondence regarding confidential information and sensitive inquiries?
14.
Do you have experience analyzing data to provide recommendations concerning complex security and suitability-related issues.
15.
Do you have experience in creating routine responses to inquiries that are clear, concise, and timely?
16.
Do you have experience conducting reviews or studies that involve gathering and evaluating data, recognizing problems, and recommending changes on issues having local or national impact?
17.
Do you have experience researching and analyzing technical issues from multiple sources and resolving discrepancies related to security and suitability?
18.
Do you have experience developing and accurately adjudicating complex/critical cases and workloads?
19.
I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read each question and answered all honestly and to the best of my ability.