USA Staffing

Position Title: Human Resources Specialist (Staffing)
Agency: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Announcement Number: 24-CFPB-164-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 to Thursday, June 20, 2024

For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current CFPB employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. How did you find out about this job?

6. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

Specialized experience for the CN-52 is defined as one year of experience at the CN-51 level (which is equivalent to the GS-11 level), or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as:
- Experience researching laws, regulations, and policies to analyze, evaluate, and recommend appropriate resolutions to hiring managers and leadership on recruitment and placement issues; AND
- Demonstrated hands on experience as an HR professional in an HR office performing the full scope of the staffing process including all of the following: preparing job analysis, posting job opportunity announcements, performing minimum qualifications, issuing list of highly qualified candidates; AND
- Experience in the development of hiring assessments (i.e., questionnaires, scenarios, narratives, benchmarks).

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you meet the specialized experience requirements for the CN-52?

A. Yes

B. No

Specialized experience for the CN-51 is defined as one year of experience at the CN-40 level (which is equivalent to the GS-09 level), or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as:
- Experience researching laws, regulations, and policies to analyze, evaluate, and recommend appropriate resolutions to supervisor on recruitment and placement issues; AND
- Demonstrated hands on experience as an HR professional in an HR office performing the full scope of the staffing process including at least two of the following functions: preparing job analysis, posting job opportunity announcements, performing minimum qualifications, issuing list of highly qualified candidates; AND
- Experience drafting hiring assessments for review by supervisor (i.e., questionnaires, scenarios, narratives, benchmarks).

OR You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR

You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

2. Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I have one year (52 weeks) or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-09 level to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

C. I have a combination of the education and experience listed above (1 and 2) in which my percentage of specialized experience and education totals to 100%.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as stated above.

3. Which of the following statements best describes your knowledge of HR theories, concepts, laws, regulations, and principles which provided you the experience to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to complex and controversial HR issues?

A. I have resolved a variety of HR problems and issues pertaining to routine matters on a day-to-day basis.

B. I have resolved a variety of complex HR problems and issues pertaining to sensitive top level management concerns.

C. I have isolated and defined critical HR issues and provided precedent setting alternative solutions that impacted an Organization.

D. None of the above

4. Which of the following statements describes your staffing and recruiting experience performed on a regular, recurring basis?

A. Reviewing resumes to determine minimum qualifications and alignment with position being filled

B. Processes request for personnel actions or paperwork to onboard new employee

C. Drafted assessment questionnaires for review by senior specialists

D. Used automated systems to enter personnel actions

E. Conducted job analysis for technical and non-technical positions from position descriptions and/or collaboration with the hiring official

F. Develop assessments other than assessment questions, such as scenario or work products

G. Drafting job opportunity announcements

H. I have received training or education in staffing and recruiting

I. Provided advice and assistance to customers on staffing and recruitment policies and procedures

J. Appointed employees using authorities such as Student Employment programs, VRA/VEOA, CTAP/ICTAP, Schedule A, etc.

K. None of the above

5. Select the resource(s) you have utilized on a regular and recurring basis when researching Human Resource policies, procedures, practices, and issues.

A. Internal Agency or organizational policy and guidance

B. Case law

C. At-will employment policy

D. Age Discrimination in Employment Act

E. Immigration Reform and Control Act

F. Code of Federal Regulations

G. OPM Qualification Standards

H. Title 5 U.S. Code

I. Office of Personnel Management website

J. US Office of Personnel Management Guide to Processing Personnel Actions

K. Veterans Guide

L. Executive Orders

M. Comptrollers General Decisions

N. None of the above

6. Which of the following automated Human Resources system(s) do you have experience using?(check all that apply)

A. Peoplesoft Human Resources

B. NFC

C. Monster

D. USAHire

E. OPM USAJobs

F. OPM USAStaffing

G. Electronic OPF

H. Avue

I. Other commercial off the shelf automated HR Systems

J. HRConnect

K. None of the above

7. Do you have experience monitoring the work of a third-party service provider or contract to include reviewing work, providing guidance, and ensuring priorities and timelines are met?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Which of the following best represents your highest level of experience in interacting with various groups and individuals regarding human resources issues?

A. I have experience that involves routinely working with individuals to resolve human resources issues in a way that reflects a partnership such as sharing options and initiating ongoing contacts to foster strong working relationships

B. I have experience that involves routinely working with internal managers to resolve human resources issues and problems that arise on a daily basis. This involves briefing managers on new or revised regulations and discussing policy alternatives.

C. I have experience that involves routinely educating, advising, or participating in meetings with groups or individuals when contacted to address human resources issues or problems. This includes developing rapport and establishing credibility to resolve issues that are mutually satisfactory to all parties.

D. I have experience that involves explaining regulations, agency policy and procedures to employees on human resources issues and providing background on the rationale for such policies.

E. None of the above

9. From the responses below, select the response that best describes your experience effectively communicating with individuals at all levels inside or outside the organization.

A. I have experience explaining ideas or discussing information in small group setting such as staff meetings.

B. I have experience giving presentations to individuals within my organization, but outside my work unit and responding to questions.

C. I have experience providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders on an HR program I manage.

D. None of the above.

10. Which of the following statements describes the types(s) of contact(s) you have interacted or communicated with as a regular and recurring part of your job?

A. Personnel and staff within my own agency or organization.

B. Personnel and staff outside my own agency or organization.

C. Supervisors within my own division.

D. Senior managers or officials in other divisions.

E. Senior managers or officials outside of my own agency.

11. Which of the following types of documents have you developed and written in the human resources environment?

A. Job Analysis

B. Position Descriptions

C. Crediting plans/rating plans

D. Scenario based assessments

E. Questionnaires

F. Superior Qualifications Justifications

G. Standard Operating Procedures

H. Instructions for Hiring Managers

I. Tentative/Final Offer Letters

J. HR Briefing Materials

K. Veteran Pass over requests

L. None of the above

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