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Bureau of Land Management Human Resources Assistant in Reno, Nevada
Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Reno, Nevada, for more information visit: Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Duties described below are at the Full Performance GS-07 grade level. Prepare and/or process a full range of personnel actions for employment, change and separation actions covering permanent and temporary employment. Compute and/or verify Service Computation Dates. Make coding determinations. Check the accuracy of computer-generated actions. Follow up on due dates for completion of probationary reports, supervisor's certification required for processing within grade increases, and not-to-exceed notices. Use automated HR systems to process actions. Scan and upload documents to files/eOPF. Personal contacts are with employees in the immediate office, within the Bureau, as well as applicants, retirees, beneficiaries, and/or the general public, in moderately structured settings. Acquire, clarify, or exchange facts or information needed to complete assignments, plan and coordinate work efforts, resolve issues or operating problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For the GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include performing a variety of routine computerized queries using automated systems, drafting correspondence; performing records management; customer service and answering inquiries via phone or email - OR completed 4 years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the prerequisite; OR an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and education described above. For the GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as: performing routine support work in human resources, including answering inquiries, processing personnel actions, verifying conditions of employment (i.e. initiating, tracking results of background investigations, drug test, physicals and ID cards) and maintenance of personnel files. For the GS-07: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as: experience working in a federal civilian HR office answering questions regarding general hiring procedures and requirements to be followed for various types of staffing actions; Mentor and train lower-level employee's; perform complex personnel actions in automated HR systems; prepare and/or process a full range of personnel actions for employment, change and separation actions covering permanent and temporary employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-7. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. Education This position is covered under the 0203, Human Resources Assistant series and Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. For GS-05 applicants only: This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. 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 Accommodation must be received prior to 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 a Reasonable Accommodation, 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