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Position Title
Human Resources Specialist
Agency
U.S. Coast Guard
Announcement Number
20250128-95350-008918-RA-IM Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 6, 2025 to Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

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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2. Are you a current United States Coast Guard Employee within the local commuting area? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• 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.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

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. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. GS-07:  Choose one answer that best describes your education, experience or combination of education and experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position. (limit characters)
2. GS-09: Choose one answer that best describes your education, experience or combination of education and experience as related to the basic qualification requirements for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Resolve multitude of HR topics such as staffing, placement services, labor/management relations, employee relations, benefits, position management, employee development, and other related issues (limit characters)
4. Prepares evaluation reports and discuss findings with management and employees. (limit characters)
5. Interpret and apply position classification standards to positions to determine correct pay category, occupation series and title. (limit characters)
6. Explains the recruitment process and identify sources of candidates.
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7. Assist in Developing vacancy announcement and selecting the appropriate staffing methods. (limit characters)
8. Identify special qualification requirements (limit characters)
9. Assist in Developing and issue merit promotion certificates for selective positions. (limit characters)
10. Research applicable laws, policy, and agency precedent and apply fact-finding techniques to resolve complex issues. (limit characters)
11. Perform system input data collection and analysis in any number of HR personnel related automated systems. (limit characters)
12. Conduct research and accurately assess gathered information by applying standardized analytical methods and techniques (limit characters)
13. Provide guidance to managers and employees on personnel matters involving personnel actions, staffing, benefits and leave administration
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14. Advise management on appropriate procedures and practices (limit characters)
15. Advise managers and employees on the procedural and regulatory requirements (limit characters)
16. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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