“HR DAY” – Half-Day curriculum on
Federal Hiring Principles
and What’s New WITH CHARLES CLARK
Charles Clark
Senior HR Instructor
Retired US Air Force
Course Summaries
4-Courses / 4-Hours to Cover Important Human Resources Topics
You can preview the PPTs of the 4 courses at the Ten Steps Resources Page
Ten Steps Trainer Resources – Resume Place
New Updates based on the OPM May 29, 2025 MEMO
What’s new?
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Hiring Authorities – good news – the same
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Assessment Questionnaire – good news – it’s gone
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4 new Questions as part of the application – this is really new
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Searching in the USAJOBS Talent Portal – this is coming
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More new OPM HR information!
Webinar 1: Merit Principles by OPM
Includes a step-by-step instruction of how a USAJOBS vacancy announcement is created.
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Merit System Principles/Prohibited Personnel Practices
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Hiring Reform
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Federal Staffing Basics
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Tips to Understanding USAJOBS Announcements
Webinar 2: Veterans Preference
This webinar covers how a federal human resources specialist will “adjudicate” veterans preference for veterans. This is a very important webinar for anyone who teaches or coaches veterans and service members.
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What is Vet’s Preference
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Eligibility and Preference Codes
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Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW)
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Veterans Preference in Category Rating
Webinar 3: Unique Hiring Authorities
Charles will cover Schedule A – Hiring program for People with Disabilities: EO 13473 – Military Spouse Preference; 30% or More Disabled Veterans; VRA; Post-Secondary Hiring Authority for Students and Recent Graduates.
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VEOA
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Military Spouse Hiring Authority
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VRA
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30% Disabled Vet Authority
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Schedule A – Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
Webinar 4: Other Hiring Flexibilities
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Direct Hire Authority
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10 Year STEM Appointments
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Pathway Programs
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College Graduate and Post Secondary
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Additional Resources