- Position Title
- Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (HR Advisor)
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-AOHR-12705193 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 28, 2025 to Friday, March 14, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
4.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (HR Advisor) position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE. Specialized Experience Question:
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE. Specialized Experience Question:
1.
This vacancy announcement is open to applicants who live in the Washington, DC commuting area and/or current employees of the federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) nationwide. From the descriptions below, select how you meet this requirement.
2.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:
- Serving as a technical advisor in the areas of staffing and recruitment, classification, compensation, and placement.
- Providing expert guidance and support to managers on workforce management, including policy, compliance, talent acquisition, and overall HR strategy.
- Performing staffing, recruitment, and placement in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practices.
3.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience serving as a technical advisor in the areas of staffing and recruitment, classification, compensation, and placement. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
4.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
5.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience providing expert guidance and support to managers on workforce management, including policy, compliance, talent acquisition, and overall HR strategy. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
6.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
7.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience performing staffing, recruitment, and placement in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practices. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
8.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Do you have expertise in recruitment and staffing; pay setting and administration; laws, policies, and procedures governing excepted service and executive-level personnel systems; and position management?
10.
Please describe your experience providing HR support and services in HR functional areas such as staffing, classification, HR policy, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
11.
Which level description best describes your experience serving as a technical advisor in the areas of staffing and recruitment, classification, compensation, and placement?
12.
Do you have a thorough working knowledge of federal compensation and experience in setting federal pay?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
13.
Which level description best describes your experience interpreting and advising on HR policies, regulations, and procedures?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have experience conducting research and using analytical methods to make effective, data-driven decisions?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
15.
Which level description best describes your experience performing job analysis to determine the specialized skills and other characteristics for the recruitment and placement of well-qualified individuals?
16.
Which level description best describes your ability to prepare well-researched and comprehensive written materials on human resources issues to improve effectiveness of day-to-day operations?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
17.
Do you have experience developing and implementing recruitment and hiring strategies?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
18.
Which level description best describes your experience in providing expert guidance and support to managers on workforce management, including policy, compliance, talent acquisition, and overall HR strategy?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
Do you have experience providing guidance and leadership to other HR specialists?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
20.
Which level description best describes your experience in providing administrative and technical supervision, establishing guidelines, and setting performance expectations for professional HR staff?
21.
Please describe your experience providing administrative guidance, coaching, and mentoring to professional staff. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.
22.
How would you rate your oral communication skills?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
23.
Which level description best describes your ability to communicate with all levels of management including executive leadership (e.g., interpersonal skills, approachability, effective listening skills, appropriate use of style and language for the audience)?
24.
I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See resume" or other nondescriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.