- Position Title
- Human Capital Specialist
- Agency
- Government Accountability Office
- Announcement Number
- HCO-25-ST-12682410 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 3, 2025 to Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Eligibilities
Please read the following eligibility questions very carefully. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. This vacancy announcement is listed in accordance with Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration. The following questions will determine if you are within any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this vacancy announcement. You will only be considered for each eligibility you respond "YES". If you respond "NO" to all eligibility questions or fail to claim at least one eligibility, you will not be considered under this vacancy announcement. For more information about eligibility, please go to Explore Hiring Paths at https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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.
3.
1. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces?
-OR-
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
-OR-
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
4.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility?
Current Federal employee with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower band/grade level of the position being announced.
Current GAO employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status.
Your SF-50(s) must show your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
Current Federal employee with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower band/grade level of the position being announced.
Current GAO employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status.
Your SF-50(s) must show your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
5.
Are you a Former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers and has served (1) one year of Peace Corp or AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Service?
Your non-competitive eligibility lasts for one year after completing your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps Volunteer service. However, At GAO's discretion, if you meet the below criteria, an extension may be granted to the one year completion period.
(1) enter military service;
(2) study at an accredited college or university; or
(3) engage in another activity, which in GAO's view, warrants an extension.
Your non-competitive eligibility does not entitle you to a job within the federal government. You must still apply and meet qualification standards and additional requirements, such as a background investigation.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Volunteer Service.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
Your non-competitive eligibility lasts for one year after completing your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps Volunteer service. However, At GAO's discretion, if you meet the below criteria, an extension may be granted to the one year completion period.
(1) enter military service;
(2) study at an accredited college or university; or
(3) engage in another activity, which in GAO's view, warrants an extension.
Your non-competitive eligibility does not entitle you to a job within the federal government. You must still apply and meet qualification standards and additional requirements, such as a background investigation.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Volunteer Service.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
6.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities?
Current Federal employee with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher band/grade level higher promotion potential of the position being announced.
Current GAO employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) form reflecting your competitive status.
Your SF-50(s) must show your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
Current Federal employee with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher band/grade level higher promotion potential of the position being announced.
Current GAO employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) form reflecting your competitive status.
Your SF-50(s) must show your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.
8.
Do you meet the following Reinstatement eligibility?
A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive status who has acquired career-conditional tenure and within 3 years of the date of separation; or
A military preference eligible who served under career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service or excepted or excepted-conditional appointment in the expected service for any period of time; or
A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive service career tenure; or
A former GAO employee with expected tenure or former GAO employee who has acquired competitive status. To acquire competitive status you would need to have (1) completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and (2) been appointed on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service). and
At the same band level as this position or higher.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50(s) must show (Tenure, Block 24); AND, Position Occupied (block 34).
If you are a preference eligible: To verify your eligibility, you must submit 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, and if applicable, the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application
A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive status who has acquired career-conditional tenure and within 3 years of the date of separation; or
A military preference eligible who served under career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service or excepted or excepted-conditional appointment in the expected service for any period of time; or
A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive service career tenure; or
A former GAO employee with expected tenure or former GAO employee who has acquired competitive status. To acquire competitive status you would need to have (1) completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and (2) been appointed on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service). and
At the same band level as this position or higher.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50(s) must show (Tenure, Block 24); AND, Position Occupied (block 34).
If you are a preference eligible: To verify your eligibility, you must submit 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, and if applicable, the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application
9.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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 service which includes character of service.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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 service which includes character of service.
All required documentation must be submitted with your application
10.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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. If claiming disability preference, 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.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years);
- are a disabled veteran;
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
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. If claiming disability preference, 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.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in the Human Capital Specialist position with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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1.
Applicants can qualify for this position through education and/or experience. To qualify you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications criteria. Select the response that best describes how you meet the qualification requirement.
2.
If you are applying to this position based on specialized experience. Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating the place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. (If your response includes "see resume" your application will be deemed incomplete.
(limit 200 characters)
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3.
This position requires knowledge of and the ability to apply laws, regulations, policies, concepts and procedures pertaining to human capital functional areas and specialties.
Which of the following areas do you have knowledge and experience?
Which of the following areas do you have knowledge and experience?
4.
Which statement best describes your ability to resolve payroll discrepancies?
5.
I have provided technical assistance to managers and employees in the following Human Resources specialty area(s): (Select all that apply).
6.
Which answer best describes your experience communicating in writing?
7.
Do you possess in-depth knowledge and skills in researching complex pay problems and determining corrective actions?
8.
The incumbent of this position must communicate with a variety of individuals, both within and outside of GAO. Please select the answer(s) that best describes your experience.
9.
The incumbent for this position applies human resources (HR) rules, regulations, guidance and procedures to produce related documents and process routine and complex actions in various HR functional areas such as recruitment and hiring, workforce relations, payroll, benefits and records, and performance and compensation management. Please select the response that best represents your experience.
10.
This position requires working knowledge and proficiency with human capital systems to enter and verify data, process/track actions, ensure accuracy of personnel actions/records and produce reports. Please select ALL the human capital systems with which you have experience.
11.
The work of this position involves managing multiple assignments, conflicting priorities, and multi-tasking, all while maintaining quality customer service and meeting various deadlines. Select the ONE answer that best describes your background and experience.
12.
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.