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Summary
This position is located in the NCUA, Office of Human Resources (OHR). This is a developmental position with a full performance level CU-13, at which the incumbent is responsible for providing expertise and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees on the full range of staffing and classification program areas.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
08/25/2023 to 09/08/2023
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Salary
$74,919 - $150,533 per year
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Pay scale & grade
CU 9 - 11
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—Telework may be approved for up to 8 days per pay period
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
OHR-CG-1470-12104687-23
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Control number
745599700
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Clarification from the agency
All U.S. citizens who have completed a qualifying baccalaureate or graduate degree within the last two years from an institution of higher education as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1001(a). Note: Veterans who have completed a period of not less than four years of intervening obligated service in a uniformed service may apply not later than two years after the date on which they were released or discharged from uniformed service (DD-214 required).
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Duties
As a Human Resources Specialist entry level trainee, you will:
- Provide support to Senior HR Specialists in all aspects of operational Federal civilian human resources recruitment and staffing, delegated examining, classification and pay setting.Interpret laws, regulations, policies, processes, and programs related to operational recruitment and placement, Office of Personnel Management delegated examining authority administration, classification and position management and organization management.
- Initiate, code, quality review and process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions in an HR Information System.
- Verify employment eligibility, qualifications, salary determinations and pay setting.
- Develop vacancy announcements and manage electronic recruitment casefiles utilizing an automated system such as USAStaffing.
- Manage and facilitate pre-employment, onboarding and new employee orientation programs and processes.
- Conduct research to prepare written work products such as instructions, process documents, recommendation papers, briefings, reports and responses to inquiries or requests for information related to recruitment, classification, and compensation.
- Interpret and apply applicable regulations and laws to determine eligibility, rate, rank and refer candidates to hiring officials for consideration.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
- A probationary/trial period may be required.
- Must complete initial online questionnaire.
- Applicants must complete an assessment battery (i.e., Assessment Questionnaire and USA Hire Assessment) via the USA Hire platform if notified to do so.
Qualifications
Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
To qualify for the CU-09 grade level, you must have one of the following:
A. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the CU-9 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-7 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) Providing technical advice to staff and management on a variety of staffing and recruitment topics; 2) Experience working in a Human Resources Information System to prepare and process a variety of personnel actions such as appointments, reassignments, promotions, and corrections; 3) Preparing vacancy announcements in an automated staffing system such as USAStaffing; and 4) Facilitating employee onboarding programs.
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B. Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (including LL.B. or J.D., if related). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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C. Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at this level.
To qualify for the CU-11 grade level, you must have one of the following:
A. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the CU-11 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-9 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as experience:
1) Applying human resources principles, practices, laws and regulations to research and provide advice and guidance on technical staffing and recruitment topics;
2) Researching appropriate regulations and authorities to prepare and process personnel actions.
3) Managing strategic conversations with managers to develop a recruitment approach.
4) Preparing job analyses;
5) Developing and publishing vacancy announcements;
6) Conducting qualification analysis and issuing certificates.
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B. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (including LL.M., if related). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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C. Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at this level.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.
To qualify for the CU-09 grade level, you must have one of the following:
A. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the CU-9 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-7 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) Providing technical advice to staff and management on a variety of staffing and recruitment topics; 2) Experience working in a Human Resources Information System to prepare and process a variety of personnel actions such as appointments, reassignments, promotions, and corrections; 3) Preparing vacancy announcements in an automated staffing system such as USAStaffing; and 4) Facilitating employee onboarding programs.
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B. Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (including LL.B. or J.D., if related). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
C. Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at this level.
To qualify for the CU-11 grade level, you must have one of the following:
A. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the CU-11 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-9 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as experience:
1) Applying human resources principles, practices, laws and regulations to research and provide advice and guidance on technical staffing and recruitment topics;
2) Researching appropriate regulations and authorities to prepare and process personnel actions.
3) Managing strategic conversations with managers to develop a recruitment approach.
4) Preparing job analyses;
5) Developing and publishing vacancy announcements;
6) Conducting qualification analysis and issuing certificates.
OR
B. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (including LL.M., if related). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
C. Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at this level.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.
Education
All education must be received by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with an education requirement) therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees received from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for federal employment. A third party equivalency evaluation must be submitted at the time of application for all foreign education to receive consideration.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Additional information
Career Ladder Promotion Statement
For positions that are multi-graded, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade level in accordance with OPM regulations and NCUA policies.
SALARY: Pay will be set within the advertised pay range to align with the selectee's skills and experience and the requirements of the position in accordance with NCUA's compensation policy.
The salary range shown is NCUA's Local Pay Rate (LPR) which includes the locality rate for the Alexandria, Virginia geographical area. Please click here to review all salary ranges based on locality.
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. You may register or check the status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at http://www.sss.gov/.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
Illegal drug use by individuals working for or on behalf of the federal government, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service and in direct violation of the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
NCUA IS A COMPETITIVE SERVICE FEDERAL AGENCY.
NCUA uses E-Verify, a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
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.
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.
Your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
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.
The self-assessment questions have been developed to evaluate your competency in the following areas:
Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Oral Communication, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Recruitment/Placement, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork, and Writing
Please note: Under the provisions of the hiring authority for college graduates into certain positions at specified grades in the competitive service created to implement 5 U.S.C. 3115, veterans' preference does not apply. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and the basic requirements and who are otherwise eligible to apply for this position may be referred for selection consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply.
Reference Checks: Reference checks must be conducted for the top candidate(s) before a tentative offer may be extended. The reference checks will need to be conducted with current and former supervisors, if applicable, as a part of NCUA's selection assessment process.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12104687
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also 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.
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 provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume (required)
2. College transcripts (required)
3. Cover letter (optional)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
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YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 09/08/2023 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click "Apply Online" to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for reasonable accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for reasonable accommodations must be received before starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need reasonable accommodations, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Those who self-identify as meeting the requirements of the position (e.g. education, certification, specialized experience, etc.) will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. The invitation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments will be sent from the email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov. Please plan to set aside at least three (3) hours for the USA Hire Competency Based 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 on the "Additional Application Information" page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the "Application Status" link, and then select the "More Information" link for this position. The "Application Status" page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
Lauren Portwood
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National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume (required)
2. College transcripts (required)
3. Cover letter (optional)
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
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YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 09/08/2023 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click "Apply Online" to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for reasonable accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for reasonable accommodations must be received before starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need reasonable accommodations, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Those who self-identify as meeting the requirements of the position (e.g. education, certification, specialized experience, etc.) will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. The invitation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments will be sent from the email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov. Please plan to set aside at least three (3) hours for the USA Hire Competency Based 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 on the "Additional Application Information" page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the "Application Status" link, and then select the "More Information" link for this position. The "Application Status" page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
Lauren Portwood
- Address
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National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments.
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Lauren Portwood
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National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US