CLD Learning Central: SS004: The Federal Hiring Process for Staffing Specialists Course Details


Technical Area(s)	Staffing
Staffing Competencies	Agency Staffing Policies and Procedures Application Processing Assessment Methods and Tools Category Rating Certification and Selection Classification Employee Benefits Hiring Authorities Hiring Process Management Job Analysis Labor Law Merit System Accountability Public Notice/Job Opportunity Announcements Recruitment/Placement Strategic Recruitment Technical Documentation Veterans' Preference
HR General Competencies	Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Customer Service Reading Reasoning Technical Competence
Proficiency Level(s)	Level 2 - Basic
Target Audience	The target audience for this course package is Staffing Specialists at GS grades 5-7.
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: HR002: Introduction to Human Resources (HR) Management HR004: Foundations of Service Excellence for HR Professionals -Staffing HR006: Effective Writing for HR Professionals -Staffing SS002: Staffing Laws and Regulations
Seat Time/Course Length	The advertised seat time for this course, including time for the online Baseline Knowledge Assessment and Post Course Knowledge Assessment should be 3 hours. Please note that the Baseline Knowledge Assessment must be completed prior to the first day of class.

SS004 The Federal Hiring Process for Staffing Specialists
Objective Type	Objectives
Terminal	Describe the basic federal hiring process and the role of the Staffing Specialist in each of the seven steps.
	Lesson 1: Introduction to the Basic Federal Hiring Process for Competitive Service Positions
Enabling	Identify each of the seven steps in the basic federal hiring process
Enabling	Identify the steps of the process that have variations when filling an open position in the federal government using various hiring authorities
Enabling	Recognize key touchpoints with the hiring manager and applicants
	Lesson 2: Job Analysis and Assessment
Enabling	Explain what the recruitment consultation activity entails
Enabling	Describe how a Staffing Specialist uses position descriptions during the federal hiring process
Enabling	Define job analysis as it applies to the federal hiring process
Enabling	Identify the Staffing Specialist’s responsibilities in performing a job analysis
Enabling	List the steps in the job analysis process
Enabling	Describe assessment procedures for the federal hiring process
Enabling	State the personnel responsible for identifying assessments to be used when hiring
	Lesson 3: Recruitment and Public Notice
Enabling	Differentiate between recruitment and public notice
Enabling	Describe how selection of hiring authorities influences recruiting choices
Enabling	Describe how selection of hiring authorities influences public notice requirements
Enabling	Identify the process for reviewing previous job opportunity announcements (JOAs) and creating or revising a JOA prior to posting
Enabling	Identify how minimum qualifications are determined for a particular position
	Lesson 4: Accepting and Reviewing Applicants
Enabling	Define eligibility requirements and identify which apply to the hiring process when using delegated examining or merit promotion procedures
Enabling	Identify priority placement programs that must be cleared during the hiring process
Enabling	Identify the process for conducting a qualification review
Enabling	Describe characteristics of selective placement factors and how they apply in the federal hiring process
	Lesson 5: Assessing Applicants and Creating the List of Eligibles
Enabling	Define the process for rating and ranking applicants when using delegated examining to fill a position
Enabling	Identify how veterans’ preference is applied in the federal hiring process
Enabling	List the steps involved in certifying and creating a list of eligibles when using delegated examining procedures
Enabling	List the steps involved in creating a list of eligibles when using merit promotion procedures
Enabling	Identify the procedures for interviewing and selecting applicants
Enabling	Describe how auditing applies to the federal hiring process
	Lesson 6: Making the Job Offer and Onboarding
Enabling	Identify how compensation flexibilities can be used when offering a job
Enabling	Specify the process for conducting a background check on a selected candidate
Enabling	Define orientation and onboarding

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