- Position Title
- Human Resources Specialist
- Agency
- Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Announcement Number
- 24-MOE-12491641-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 25, 2024 to Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ)? If you are a current permanent DOJ employee in the competitive service and currently hold a position at the next lower grade, at the same grade, or at a grade higher than this position being advertised, you may qualify to apply as a current agency employee. To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that reflects current employment with the DOJ and career/career-conditional tenure (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Positional Occupied field is 1). You may also be required to submit your most recent performance appraisal, check the announcement to verify documentation requirements.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Your response to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions. This is a DOJ job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
For the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may select only one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
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From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the education and/or specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-09 Human Resources Specialist.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Provides advice and assistance on performance management systems and incentive awards.
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Provides advice and assistance to employees on leave administration laws and regulations.
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Provides assistance to employees, managers and beneficiaries in the administration of benefits programs.
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Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and management.
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Ensures timely resolution of HR systems errors.
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Serves as a consultant to management on personnel management matters.
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Coordinates pre-employment requirements for new hires.
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Prepares and reviews position and/or job descriptions.
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Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
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Reviews employee award nominations for adherence to established policy.
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Administers a personnel records management program.
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Maintains official personnel records.
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Verifies accuracy of data and reconciles errors or inconsistencies.
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Maintains appropriate documentation in case files.
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Reviews employee benefits changes for consistency with applicable guidelines.
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Create and maintain computerized databases or spreadsheets to store, track and organize information.
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Creates HR reports for management.
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Advises personnel on retirement eligibility and benefits.
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Advises employees on routine leave or attendance questions.
21.
Provides advice on basic pay and pay entitlements.
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Advises management on potential problems.
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Advises and assists on issues up to and including those which are sensitive, serious or controversial.
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Reconciles courses of action to accommodate management needs.
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Reviews and evaluates performance work plans.
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If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this program.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.