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Position Title
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Classification/Recruitment and Placement)
Agency
U.S. Census Bureau
Announcement Number
25-HRB-12632943-DE-DS Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Tuesday, December 17, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR
  • were rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
For more information, review the Veterans resource page located on USAJobs.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. Are you a current employee of the Department of Commerce (DOC) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the Career Transition Programs resource page located on USAJobs.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?

If yes, confirm that you meet the following eligibility requirements:
  •  you are located in the same local commuting area of 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; AND
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
For more information, review the Career Transition Programs resource page located on USAJobs.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. How did you learn about this position? (limit characters)
2. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have at least 1 year of specialized experience which is equivalent to grade 12 level in this series? This specialized experience is that which equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position as described in this vacancy announcement.
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2. Please select from the following list the response that best describes your highest level of experience in managing a human resources program:
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3. Which best describes your experience in explaining recommendations and determinations, and defusing/ resolving situations or disputes over decisions?
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4. Which best describes your experience in promoting or developing good working relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees?
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5. Indicate your experience providing guidance and assistance to managers and employees on HR staffing, recruitment, and placement services.
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6. Select the one response below that best describes your highest level of experience providing advice and assistance related to Federal staffing program policies and procedures.
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7. Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question, i.e., company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable.
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8. Select the one response below that best describes your highest level of experience providing advice and assistance related to position classification policies and procedures.
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9. Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question, i.e., company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable.
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10. Indicate your experience setting priorities; and developing, monitoring, and/or analyzing detailed program/project requirements and implementation schedules. Select all that apply.
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11. Choose the statement that best characterizes your experience in prioritizing, planning, and executing human resource activities.
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12. Select the following work situations you have encountered:
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13. Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question, i.e., company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable.
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14. Select the items that you have experience in providing human resources advice and being viewed as an HR consultant and partner in resolving key management problems. Select all that apply.
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15. Please select from the following list the response that best describes your highest level of experience providing human resources advice and assistance and being viewed as an HR consultant and strategic partner in resolving key management problems:
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16. I have extensive experience in the following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that impact Human Resources Management. Select all that apply.
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17. Required
Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question, i.e., company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable.
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18. Select the statement that describes your knowledge of competitive examining and your experience operating in a Delegated Examining Unit (DEU). Select all that apply.
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