This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499263700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps America's farmers and ranchers conserve the Nation's soil, water, air and other natural resources. We need people who want to apply their education and experience to make sure we all enjoy the benefits of productive soil, clean water, clean air, and abundant wildlife that come from a healthy environment. "Helping People Help the Land"
Learn more about this agency05/10/2018 to 05/23/2018
$52,418 - $73,105 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
11
No
MP-18-10204475-LH
499263700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Federal Employees, Veteran , Individual with Disabilities, Land Management, Military Spouse, Peace Corp & Vista
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday
The primary purpose of this position is to function as an HR Specialist within the National Processing Team and perform a variety of duties and assignments involving all aspects of HR transactions processing functions and services. The employee of this position will be responsible for planning and administering HR transactions processing functions by providing technical guidance and assistance to other staff members in order to resolve difficult personnel action problems and issues such as those requiring research of legal authorities, multiple corrective actions and those that are less frequently encountered. Assist processing assistants with complex actions that involve pay and coordination with the National Finance Center (NFC). Review, code, and update all types of personnel actions in EmpowHR or similar automated personnel data systems. Brief HR assistants on new or updated procedural changes being implemented to improve the overall processing. Advise staff of the fundamental legal and regulatory provisions of personnel processing and coding.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htm
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications and required documentation (see below) will be reviewed to determine if applicants meet eligibility and job requirements. Any submitted documents not required or requested for this vacancy will not be considered (i.e. training certificates, writing samples, case filings, letter of recommendations, etc.). Qualified applicants will then be rated on the quality of experience, education, and training they possess relevant to the duties of the position and the extent applicants possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (or competencies):Clerical, Oral Communication, Personnel and Human Resources, Problem Solving, and Writing
The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Attempts to falsify information, inflate your qualifications or provide inaccurate information on federal documents may be grounds to adjust your rating or to not select you. Errors, omissions or providing inaccurate information on federal documents may affect your eligibility. If selected, providing inaccurate information on federal documents could also be grounds for dismissing you from the position/agency. Please follow all instructions carefully.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
To begin the process, click the "Apply Online" button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to be redirected to Application Manager where you will complete the assessment questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10204475 Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process. Application status can be checked via your USAJOBS account. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Your complete Application Package (containing the below required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 05/23/2018
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
Appointment Requirements: Applicants must wait at least 90 days after a non-temporary competitive appointment before they can be promoted, transferred, reinstated, reassigned, or detailed to a different position and/or different geographical area.
Non-Discrimination Policy: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Use of government franked envelopes to mail applications is prohibited by Federal laws and regulations. Applications submitted in government franked envelopes will not be accepted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499263700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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