Human Resources Specialst - Direct Hire Authority
3.
5 Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Full-time Full-time $39,576 - $63,733 a year $39,576 - $63,733 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Duties This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
Appointees will be placed into positions where human resources duties (e.
g.
Benefits, Payroll, Employee/Labor Relations, Staffing and Recruitment, Classification, Security and Suitability, or Training) occupy the majority of the work performed.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship required Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.
sss.
gov) Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period Relocation expenses will not be paid All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Selectees may be placed in Human Resources positions in the Office of Human Resources, Office of Operations, or other components at the Social Security Administration.
Employees may report onsite periodically to complete training and employee services.
Qualifications READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.
If you are qualifying based on education, please make sure you follow the instructions in the Education Section of this announcement, including uploading a transcript with an award/confer date.
Failure to do so can disqualify you for further consideration.
Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position.
Proof of education must be submitted with your application package and received by the closing date of the announcement.
Candidates must meet the basic qualification requirements for the position being filled, including any positive education requirements and/or selective placement factors.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Grade 5 To qualify at the GS-5 level, applicants must have one of the following:
A bachelor's degree or 4 years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree.
NOTE:
Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.
; OR 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:
analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
; OR When combined, education and experience total 100% of the requirements.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Grade 7 To qualify at the GS-7 level, applicants must have one of the following:
A bachelor's degree AND superior academic achievement.
Superior academic achievement is defined as:
(1) graduating with at least a 3.
0/4.
0 GPA; (2) graduating in the top third of the graduating class; or (3) membership in a national scholastic honor society.
NOTE:
Transcripts are required to substantiate education.
; OR One full year of graduate level study, or possess a Master's or higher degree, e.
g.
, LL.
B.
, J.
D.
, LL.
M.
, Ph.
D.
, etc.
, in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position.
NOTE:
Transcripts are required to substantiate education.
; OR At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-5, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Such experience includes assisting supervisors or higher-graded specialists in the following areas:
analyzing, developing and evaluating issues and delivering human resources management products or services.
; OR When combined, graduate education and experience total 100% of the requirements.
Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here:
General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.
gov) Duties of this nature should be typical of your everyday work.
If you perform this kind of work, your resume must provide details of the actual duties you perform that demonstrate the requirements above.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.
Education Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education For information on providing proof of education or substituting education for experience, visit General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.
gov) If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, you must submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application.
You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement.
Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.
Foreign Education:
If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.
S.
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.
S.
accredited college or university.
Additional information Selectees may be placed in Human Resources positions in the Office of Human Resources or other components at the Social Security Administration.
This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Most positions are not in the bargaining unit represented by a labor union.
However, some HR development positions may be represented by the union, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System,or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See www.
sss.
gov.
Pay Tables by Location can be found here:
General Schedule (opm.
gov)Selectees may be placed in Human Resources positions in the Office of Human Resources or other components at the Social Security Administration.
This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Most positions are not in the bargaining unit represented by a labor union.
However, some HR development positions may be represented by the union, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See www.
sss.
gov.
Pay Tables by Location can be found here:
General Schedule (opm.
gov) Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In addition to minimum qualifications, the evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessments completed during the application process.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable.
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies.
To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for Well Qualified.
Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
Candidates must also provide:
proof of eligibility with your application.
Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.
For more information visit http:
//www.
opm.
gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.
asp.
Veteran's preference does not apply under Direct Hire Authority for Human Resources positions.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.
This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification.
The email may be routed to your Spam or Junk folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.
Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
You may check Computer System Requirements here:
https:
//help.
usastaffing.
gov/Apply/index.
php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements.
Note:
Set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the Track my application link for the corresponding application.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account.
There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account.
On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application.
Once the job has been located, click the Track this application link on the right under the application date.
The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact OPE Staffing DCHR at email protected .
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number.
Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state:
https:
//www.
fcc.
gov/general/trs-state-and-territories Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail.
The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
Agency contact information OPE Staffing DCHR Phone 410-965-1234 Email email protected Address DCHR Front Office 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US Next steps This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments system.
These additional online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Once you have successfully submitted all of the required application materials and assessments, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status:
(1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.
Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the referred candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted.
The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews; the announcement contact person is not involved in the interview process at all and will have no information to provide about interviews.
Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible.
Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable.
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies.
To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for Well Qualified.
Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
Candidates must also provide:
proof of eligibility with your application.
Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.
For more information visit http:
//www.
opm.
gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.
asp.
Veteran's preference does not apply under Direct Hire Authority for Human Resources positions.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Military spouses Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Full-time Full-time $39,576 - $63,733 a year $39,576 - $63,733 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Duties This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
Appointees will be placed into positions where human resources duties (e.
g.
Benefits, Payroll, Employee/Labor Relations, Staffing and Recruitment, Classification, Security and Suitability, or Training) occupy the majority of the work performed.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship required Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.
sss.
gov) Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period Relocation expenses will not be paid All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement Selectees may be placed in Human Resources positions in the Office of Human Resources, Office of Operations, or other components at the Social Security Administration.
Employees may report onsite periodically to complete training and employee services.
Qualifications READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.
If you are qualifying based on education, please make sure you follow the instructions in the Education Section of this announcement, including uploading a transcript with an award/confer date.
Failure to do so can disqualify you for further consideration.
Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position.
Proof of education must be submitted with your application package and received by the closing date of the announcement.
Candidates must meet the basic qualification requirements for the position being filled, including any positive education requirements and/or selective placement factors.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Grade 5 To qualify at the GS-5 level, applicants must have one of the following:
A bachelor's degree or 4 years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree.
NOTE:
Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education.
; OR 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:
analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
; OR When combined, education and experience total 100% of the requirements.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Grade 7 To qualify at the GS-7 level, applicants must have one of the following:
A bachelor's degree AND superior academic achievement.
Superior academic achievement is defined as:
(1) graduating with at least a 3.
0/4.
0 GPA; (2) graduating in the top third of the graduating class; or (3) membership in a national scholastic honor society.
NOTE:
Transcripts are required to substantiate education.
; OR One full year of graduate level study, or possess a Master's or higher degree, e.
g.
, LL.
B.
, J.
D.
, LL.
M.
, Ph.
D.
, etc.
, in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position.
NOTE:
Transcripts are required to substantiate education.
; OR At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-5, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Such experience includes assisting supervisors or higher-graded specialists in the following areas:
analyzing, developing and evaluating issues and delivering human resources management products or services.
; OR When combined, graduate education and experience total 100% of the requirements.
Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here:
General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.
gov) Duties of this nature should be typical of your everyday work.
If you perform this kind of work, your resume must provide details of the actual duties you perform that demonstrate the requirements above.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.
Education Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education For information on providing proof of education or substituting education for experience, visit General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.
gov) If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, you must submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application.
You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement.
Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.
Foreign Education:
If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.
S.
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.
S.
accredited college or university.
Additional information Selectees may be placed in Human Resources positions in the Office of Human Resources or other components at the Social Security Administration.
This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Most positions are not in the bargaining unit represented by a labor union.
However, some HR development positions may be represented by the union, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System,or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See www.
sss.
gov.
Pay Tables by Location can be found here:
General Schedule (opm.
gov)Selectees may be placed in Human Resources positions in the Office of Human Resources or other components at the Social Security Administration.
This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office.
Most positions are not in the bargaining unit represented by a labor union.
However, some HR development positions may be represented by the union, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See www.
sss.
gov.
Pay Tables by Location can be found here:
General Schedule (opm.
gov) Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In addition to minimum qualifications, the evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessments completed during the application process.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable.
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies.
To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for Well Qualified.
Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
Candidates must also provide:
proof of eligibility with your application.
Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.
For more information visit http:
//www.
opm.
gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.
asp.
Veteran's preference does not apply under Direct Hire Authority for Human Resources positions.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:
59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:
59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.
This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification.
The email may be routed to your Spam or Junk folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.
Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
You may check Computer System Requirements here:
https:
//help.
usastaffing.
gov/Apply/index.
php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements.
Note:
Set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the Track my application link for the corresponding application.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account.
There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account.
On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application.
Once the job has been located, click the Track this application link on the right under the application date.
The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you.
The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https:
//www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact OPE Staffing DCHR at email protected .
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number.
Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state:
https:
//www.
fcc.
gov/general/trs-state-and-territories Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail.
The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
Agency contact information OPE Staffing DCHR Phone 410-965-1234 Email email protected Address DCHR Front Office 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US Next steps This announcement serves as public notice.
Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.
Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.
Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments system.
These additional online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Once you have successfully submitted all of the required application materials and assessments, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status:
(1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.
Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the referred candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted.
The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews; the announcement contact person is not involved in the interview process at all and will have no information to provide about interviews.
Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible.
Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable.
You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies.
To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for Well Qualified.
Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
Candidates must also provide:
proof of eligibility with your application.
Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.
For more information visit http:
//www.
opm.
gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.
asp.
Veteran's preference does not apply under Direct Hire Authority for Human Resources positions.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Military spouses Clarification from the agency All U.
S.
Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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