- Position Title
- Human Resources Specialist (Classification)
- Agency
- Peace Corps
- Announcement Number
- 24-12489737-KB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 23, 2024 to Tuesday, August 6, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
Have you ever been employed by an intelligence agency or division of an agency, a substantial part of whose mission includes or included intelligence activities?
3.
Has your background or work history involved a substantial connection with an intelligence activity or related work other than through employment?
4.
Do you have a family relationship to an employee of an intelligence agency?
5.
Have you previously been employed with the Peace Corps in a US Direct Hire (USDH) position and fall into any of the categories below:
Please note:
- After your USDH appointment, you have separated from the agency (resigned, retired, transferred to a different federal agency, etc.)
- After your USDH appointment, you have converted to an Expert position with the Peace Corps
- After your USDH appointment, you have accepted a position as a Personnel Service Contractor with the Peace Corps
Please note:
- This does not include applicants who have only been employed as a Personnel Service Contractor or Expert.
- This does not include applicants who have only served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
- This does not include applicants who have been previously employed with Peace Corps serving in a 5 year exempt position.
- This does not include current Peace Corps USDH employees, who may have been reemployed after a previous USDH appointment and spent the required "time out" of the agency.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-5 or GS-9 grade level or education which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position at the FP-4 level. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
2.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-4 or GS-11 grade level or education which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position at the FP-3 level. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Work directly with customers on a day to day basis to resolve technical issues successfully.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
5.
Recognizes priorities and organizes work to meet established deadlines. Steps into co-workers tasks when needed or required.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Make series and grade determinations.
7.
Audit classification actions to ensure compliance with regulation, policy, and guidance.
8.
Provide refresher training on position classification policies to educate employees, supervisors, or managers.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Effectively provides advisory services to review, analyze, interpret and exercise discretion in responding to clients, in gathering and researching more information when necessary in request situations and in determining when a matter requires referral to supervisor.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
10.
Advise management to ensure they understand the organizational impact of reclassification and restructuring of positions.
11.
Advise managers to ensure they understand the appropriate content of a position description.
12.
Discuss classification findings with management and employees to ensure they understanding the outcome.
13.
Brief classification changes or updates to coworkers, management officials, and impacted employees.
14.
Ensure that actions are legal, appropriate, and in conformance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
15.
Provide solutions to management to resolve complex position management problems.
16.
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical HR information related to the job; advises others on HR technical issues and provides appropriate guidance.
17.
Reply to inquiries after interpreting regulations, policies, procedures, and precedent decisions.
18.
Conduct job analyses for various technical and non-technical positions.
19.
Serve as an expert in reviewing, analyzing and advising management on the classification of new positions and changes in existing positions.
20.
Prepare evaluation statements as appropriate, using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published standards, policies, practices and guidelines.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
21.
Clearly and concisely, composes/proofreads/edits documents such as letters, memos and e-mail. Demonstrates correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation in all produced documents.
22.
Write responses to individual case actions citing appropriate supporting policy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
I certify that I submitted an SF-50 that IS NOT an annual pay adjustment or award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. If you submit only one of these SF-50s, you will be deemed ineligible for this position as it may not provide enough information to determine grade or eligibility.
24.
To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year; the pay plan/series/grade; and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. I certify that I understand that failure to provide the above required evidence in your resume will make you ineligible and will result in a "not qualified" determination.
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.