USA Staffing

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.

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.

A. You must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-5 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: assisting with creating vacancy announcements in USA Staffing, and (2) creating and managing new hires in USA Staffing (which include creating offer letters, sending applications to security, and responding to inquiries regarding recruitment and staffing issues), and assisting with reviewing applications packages for qualifications analysis

B. I possess a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

C. I have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education.

D. I have a combination of both successfully completed post-high school education and specialized experience as defined in the vacancy announcement.

E. I do not meet the above education and/or experience.

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 250 characters)

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

3. Provide guidance to management and employees related to recruitment, staffing, classification, and salary compensation.

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

C. I have a fair amount of experience and a fair amount of demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity satisfactorily but could benefit from additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform this activity more effectively.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

E. I have extensive experience and extensive demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I am considered an expert; I am able to train or assist others; and my work is typically not reviewed by a supervisor. I have received verbal and/or written recognition from others in carrying out this activity.

4. Research policies, procedures, laws or regulations pertaining to human capital management.

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

5. Present findings to management based on analysis of employment or compensation data.

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

6. Develop and implement communication strategies with human capital staff to reinforce agency's shared vision and core values.

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

7. Select the response that best describes your experience in conducting job analysis to determine position requirements that demonstrates a link between job tasks and competencies and/or knowledge, skills, and ability required of a position

A. Consulted with managers to develop job analyses, assessment questions and rating method in order to build vacancy announcements, assess applicants, and issue certificates of eligible based on evaluation of applicants qualifications.

B. Consult with the SME to develop a job analysis to identify the major duties, functions, and competencies required for entry into a position/grade.

C. Consulted with managers to develop job analyses and select questions from a database in order to build vacancy announcements and issue certificates of eligible based on the automated self-assessment score of the applicants.

D. I do not have experience as listed above.

8. Select the response that best describes your experience in developing vacancy assessment questionnaires

A. Coordinate with manager or subject matter expert to provide guidance on the methodology of question development and how to establish questions related to the position description.

B. Review automated recruitment system to select assessment questions from an established library based on a review of the position description.

C. Consult with manager or subject matter expert to develop assessment questions based on review of the position description ensuring the assessment is valid and reliable.

D. I do not have experience as listed above.

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

9. Conduct classification reviews of draft position description to determine appropriate titling and grade levels.

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

10. Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting and applying classification concepts, principles, and practices related to structuring organizations, and positions to determine the appropriate pay system, occupational grouping, title, grade level, and FLSA determination.

A. Evaluates, classifies, and prepares necessary documentation for positions in the General Schedule, Senior Executive Service, Federal Wage System, Pay Banding, etc.

B. Provides advice, evaluates, and classifies high graded and/or politically sensitive jobs including complex work situations and occupations in an organization.

C. Analyzes organizational structures for productivity and efficiency gains, and provides recommendations to management officials on the most effective classification of positions, skills mix, work processes, and position management etc.

D. I do not have experience as listed above.

11. Utilize various HR systems to execute recruitment, staffing and classification assignments. Please select all the systems you have experience using.

A. USA Staffing

B. Monster (Career Connector)

C. HR Connect

D. National Finance Center (NFC)

E. Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS)

F. Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS)

G. None of the above

12. Select the response that best describes your experience reviewing various types of personnel actions (i.e. accessions, promotions, separations) for completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements to update employee's personnel records

A. I have researched the Guide for Processing Personnel Actions (GPPA) to code various actions by identifying the NOA, Legal Authority, and remarks.

B. I have performed reviews of various personnel actions to confirm the NOA, Legal Authority, remarks, and other data elements were correct and appropriate.

C. I have processed all types of personnel actions in accordance with the GPPA.

D. I do not have experience as listed above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

13. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

A. Yes

B. No

Terms & Conditions

Your Session is About to Expire!