SS122: Introduction to Selection Activities in the Merit Promotion Process
Technical Area(s) | Staffing |
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Staffing Competencies |
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HR General Competencies |
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Proficiency Level(s) | Level 2 - Basic Level 3 - Intermediate |
Target Audience |
The target audience for this course package is Staffing Specialists at GS levels 7-9. |
Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for this course. However, for the best learning outcomes, the following courses are recommended, but not required, to be taken before this course:
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Seat Time/Course Length | This WBT course package should be advertised as a 5-hour course, which includes time for taking the pre-test and the post-test. |
Module 1: Processing Applications |
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Objective Type |
Objectives |
Terminal |
Process an application and create a list of applicants meeting minimum eligibility requirements. |
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Lesson 1: Course Introduction |
Enabling |
Describe the rules, policies, and/or regulations related to accepting and processing applications |
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Lesson 2: Application Assessment Scoring |
Enabling |
Describe how applicant assessments are scored |
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Lesson 3: Application Processing Steps |
Enabling |
Identify documentation required for a competitive or merit promotion job opening |
Enabling |
Describe the steps for processing applications to generate a ranking list |
Enabling |
Determine if an applicant meets minimum eligibility requirements |
Lesson 4: Process an Application |
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Enabling |
Apply the rules and steps for accepting and processing applications to a hiring scenario |
Module 2: Qualifying Candidates under Merit Promotion Principles |
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Objective Type |
Objectives |
Terminal |
Use appropriate tools to process an application and certify eligible candidates under merit promotion principles and to address changing organizational needs. |
Lesson 1: Qualifying Applicants for GS Positions |
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Enabling |
Describe the process to credit an applicant’s education and experience |
Enabling |
Determine if an applicant’s combination of experience and education meet position requirements |
Enabling |
Describe the additional factors that may be considered in the qualification process |
Lesson 2: Qualifying Applicants for FWS Positions |
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Enabling |
Describe the process for scoring job elements in an FWS hiring scenario |
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Lesson 3: Priority Placement Programs |
Enabling |
Describe the process for considering applications to fill a merit promotion position under PPPs |
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Lesson 4: Excepted Hiring Authorities |
Enabling |
Describe the process for receiving and processing applications under excepted hiring authorities |
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Lesson 5: Other Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities |
Enabling |
Describe the process for receiving and processing applications under other non-competitive hiring authorities |
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Lesson 6: Candidate Certification and Notification |
Enabling |
Explain the process for creating a list of certified candidates and providing appropriate supporting documentation for GS and FWS positions |
Enabling |
Describe the process for notifying applicants of the status of their application |
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Lesson 7: Certify Eligible Candidates |
Enabling |
Apply qualification standards to qualify and certify eligible candidates in a hiring scenario |
Module 3: Selection and Hiring |
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Objective Type |
Objectives |
Terminal |
Evaluate, select, and notify candidates for federal employment and convey compensation and benefits packages to selected candidates. |
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Lesson 1: Candidate Selection and Notification |
Enabling |
Explain the process for notifying applicants of the selection |
Enabling |
Explain the auditing and recordkeeping requirements for candidate selection and closeout |
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Lesson 2: Compensation Flexibilities |
Enabling |
Describe when and how compensation flexibilities may be used to attract new hires |
Lesson 3: Explaining Federal Benefits to New Hires |
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Enabling |
Describe the federal employee benefits that are conveyed to a new hire in a hiring scenario |