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Position Title
Human Resources Assistant
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
MTDE-25-12645021-TDS Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Monday, December 30, 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. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
(limit characters)
3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. I qualify for the GS-5 grade level because: (limit characters)
2. I qualify for the GS-06 level Human Resources Assistant because I have specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-05 level or equivalent following regulatory guidance and
procedures related to recruitment and staffing; using Human Resources automated systems to input, maintain and track information, answering routine HR related inquires and processing routine personnel
actions.
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3. qualify for the GS-07 level Human Resources Assistant because I have specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-06 level, or equivalent, following and interpreting regulatory guidance and procedures related to staffing and recruitment; assisting with the preparation of vacancy announcements; drafting correspondence and other documents using automated software to input,
update, maintain and track information; utilizing automated Human Resources staffing systems, answering basic questions related to recruitment and staffing providing accurate information to inquires;
coding/processing personnel actions
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4. Identify the HR Assistant work you have been responsible for on the job: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Which of the following described your experience in interpreting and applying regulations pertaining to personnel action processing. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your experience using an automated system to process personnel actions. (limit characters)
7. Identify your proficiency in applying HR procedures and processing personnel and other actions. (limit characters)
8. Select the statement that best describes your experience resolving problems such as failure to be promoted on the expected date, or irregularities on paychecks, or similar difficult situations. (limit characters)
9. Which of the following describes your experience applying human resources recruitment and staffing related processes and procedures to assist in filling vacant positions? (limit characters)
10. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience, education and training updating case files to document all relevant actions taken. (limit characters)
11. Which statement below describes your ability to research policy and procedures sufficient to seek clarification of instructions? (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your ability to use an automated system to format vacancy announcements that accurately outline the requirements of the position and all necessary application procedures. (limit characters)
13. What is your level of experience responding to applicants' requests for information on job announcements? (limit characters)
14. Select the one statement that best describes your experience in handling and maintaining confidential and sensitive data. (limit characters)
15. Select the statement that best describes your experience collecting, reviewing, initiating, and tracking data and/or paperwork for background investigations or similar processes: (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software: (limit characters)
17. Which of the following best describes your use of automated HR systems to input and update human resources related data. (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your experience creating reports, lists and spreadsheets for tracking information. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. 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. (limit characters)