Summary You will serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) for the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Capital Access (OCA), People Operations Disaster Division (PODD). The employee serves as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist providing HR advisory and program services to a Center or equivalent Center level office or to subdivisions of a Center. This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/12/2024 to 09/26/2024 This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more * Salary $86,962 - $113,047 per year The salary range above reflects the Rest of US pay scale and will be adjusted based on the location of the employee's duty location. * Pay scale & grade GS 12 * Help Locations Few vacancies in the following locations: * 2 N. 20th St., Suite 320 Birmingham, AL * 2120 Riverfort Dr., Suite 100 Little Rock, AR * 6501 Sylvan Rd., Suite 122 Citrus Heights, CA * 801 R St., Suite 201 Fresno, CA * Show more locations (10) * 200 West Santa Ana Blvd Santa Ana, CA * 721 19th St., Suite 426 Denver County, CO * 409 3rd St., SW Washington, DC * 101 Marietta ST. NW, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA * 48 South KY HWY 15 Hazard, KY * 130 S. Elmwood Ave., Suite 516 Buffalo, NY * 1545 Hawkins Blvd., Suite 202 El Paso, TX * 14925 Kingsport Rd Fort Worth, TX * 13221 Woodland Park, Suite 500 Herndon, VA * 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450 Seattle, WA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 0201 Human Resources Management * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number MP-24-PODD-12539215 * Control number 809374400 Help This job is open to * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. * Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. * Individuals with disabilities * Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. * Military spouses * Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. * Veterans Clarification from the agency Status Candidates and VEOA or other Special Hiring Authority eligibles Videos Help Duties As a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) at the GS-0201-12, some of your typical work assignments may include: * Performs staffing, recruitment, and placement activities for a variety of positions in the competitive service and excepted service. * Ensures appointments are within the scope of Human Resources laws and regulations. * Assesses the qualifications of applicants and determines the grade level(s) and occupations(s) for which they are qualified. * Keeps abreast of changes in Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Human Resources Policies and regulations by regularly accessing their websites. and advises the Human Resources Officer of changes impacting Center employees. * Advises management on merit promotion and recruitment matters and planning for future starting needs. * Serves as liaison with state employment offices to assist employees with obtaining unemployment compensation when their employment ends. IMPORTANT NOTES: * This is a Permanent appointment in the competitive service with a full-time work schedule. * By applying for this position with SBA's People Operations Disaster Division - PODD, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster. * This position is also being announced under Delegated Examining Procedures, announcement #DE-24- PODD-12539214, open to the general public. * Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. * Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required heighten Disaster Activities. * This position is not included in a bargaining unit. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. citizenship is required. * Favorable background investigation and credit check are required. * You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. * You must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date, if applicable. * This position is not included in a bargaining unit. Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 09/26/2024. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on the resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level. GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and ability to perform successfully in this position. This experience may have been gained in a Non-Federal service position. In addition, this Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following: * Experience in all the following staffing functions: identifying competencies and conducting job analyses, creating assessment questionnaires, creating job opportunity announcements using an automated HR system, reviewing application materials for qualification determinations, adjudication of veterans' preference, determining appointment eligibilities, creating ranking and certificate of eligible applicant lists; AND * Prepare, review, and process a wide variety of personnel actions and ensure accuracy of information and compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines; AND * Provide full range of staffing/recruitment and placement consultative services to managers, employees, and applicants; AND * Respond to human resource inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and applicants; AND * Provides training and mentoring to HR staff members. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov) 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. Education GS-12: Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Qualification Standards: Human Resources Management Series 0201 (opm.gov) Additional information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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 RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.phptitle=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). 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. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/ Read more * Benefits Help 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 order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: * Accountability * Attention to Detail * Customer Service * Decision Making * Flexibility * Influencing/Negotiating * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Manages and Organizes Information * Reading Comprehension * Reasoning * Recruitment/Placement * Self-Management * Stress Tolerance * Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. * Benefits Help 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. Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume showing hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. 2. Completed Questionnaire * Preview at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12539215 3. Other supporting documents, such as: * Veterans' documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 or other Member Copy showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.) * Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) * If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire * If you are a current or former Federal employee, submit a copy of your official SF-50 or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document that shows the following information to verify your eligibility for consideration as a status applicant: * your appointment in the competitive or excepted service * tenure * grade, step and salary * highest grade held or full performance level of current or prior position (as applicable). DO NOT SEND YOUR RESUME OR ANY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO THE AGENCY CONTACT. Your latest resume submitted for this position will be used for qualification determinations and supersedes previous submissions. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: 1. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (which must show at least a "fully successful" rating or equivalent), and proof of eligibility, i.e., a RIF separation notice or Certification of Expected Separation, and SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. In addition to meeting all qualification requirements and selective placement factors (if applicable), CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the Well-Qualified criteria with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above for the position in order to be given priority consideration. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is also on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: CTAP/ICTAP http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: A. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF). B. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce. C. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced. 2. If you are a veteran applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Appointing Authority or for any other Appointment based on your military service, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 copy showing type of discharge/character of service or other proof of creditable service. 3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. * How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/26/2024 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. * To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, 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. * 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. * 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. Click here for Computer 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 on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Agency contact information Sana Akhtar Phone 703-487-8100 Email Sana.Akhtar@sba.gov Address People Operations Disaster Division - PODD 13221 Woodland Park Road, 5th Floor Herndon, VA 20171 US Learn more about this agency 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. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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. To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. SBA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume showing hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. 2. Completed Questionnaire * Preview at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12539215 3. Other supporting documents, such as: * Veterans' documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 or other Member Copy showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.) * Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) * If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire * If you are a current or former Federal employee, submit a copy of your official SF-50 or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document that shows the following information to verify your eligibility for consideration as a status applicant: * your appointment in the competitive or excepted service * tenure * grade, step and salary * highest grade held or full performance level of current or prior position (as applicable). DO NOT SEND YOUR RESUME OR ANY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO THE AGENCY CONTACT. Your latest resume submitted for this position will be used for qualification determinations and supersedes previous submissions. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: 1. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (which must show at least a "fully successful" rating or equivalent), and proof of eligibility, i.e., a RIF separation notice or Certification of Expected Separation, and SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. In addition to meeting all qualification requirements and selective placement factors (if applicable), CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the Well-Qualified criteria with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above for the position in order to be given priority consideration. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is also on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: CTAP/ICTAP http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: A. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF). B. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce. C. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced. 2. If you are a veteran applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Appointing Authority or for any other Appointment based on your military service, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 copy showing type of discharge/character of service or other proof of creditable service. 3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. Help How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/26/2024 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. * To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, 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. * 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. * 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. Click here for Computer 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 on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Read more Agency contact information Sana Akhtar Phone 703-487-8100 Email Sana.Akhtar@sba.gov Address People Operations Disaster Division - PODD 13221 Woodland Park Road, 5th Floor Herndon, VA 20171 US Learn more about this agency 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. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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. To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. SBA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/12/2024 to 09/26/2024 This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more * Salary $86,962 - $113,047 per year The salary range above reflects the Rest of US pay scale and will be adjusted based on the location of the employee's duty location. * Pay scale & grade GS 12 * Locations Few vacancies in the following locations: * 2 N. 20th St., Suite 320 Birmingham, AL * 2120 Riverfort Dr., Suite 100 Little Rock, AR * 6501 Sylvan Rd., Suite 122 Citrus Heights, CA * 801 R St., Suite 201 Fresno, CA * Show more locations (10) * 200 West Santa Ana Blvd Santa Ana, CA * 721 19th St., Suite 426 Denver County, CO * 409 3rd St., SW Washington, DC * 101 Marietta ST. NW, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA * 48 South KY HWY 15 Hazard, KY * 130 S. Elmwood Ave., Suite 516 Buffalo, NY * 1545 Hawkins Blvd., Suite 202 El Paso, TX * 14925 Kingsport Rd Fort Worth, TX * 13221 Woodland Park, Suite 500 Herndon, VA * 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450 Seattle, WA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 0201 Human Resources Management * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number MP-24-PODD-12539215 * Control number 809374400 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/809374400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.