Assessment Package Template - Settings

The Settings page in the Assessment Package Template allows you to define quality categories for grouping applicants.

To access this page, select Admin on the Dashboard, select the Manage Assessment Package Templates link in the Templates section to open the Templates tab. Select the Assessment Package Template Name and Settings to open the page.

The following elements are displayed:

The Hurdle Settings section displays when two or more hurdles have been included in the Assessment Package:

• • Apply veterans' preference to hurdles. Allows you to apply veterans preference to hurdles. This setting is defaulted as enabled.
    • Add veterans' preference points to determine if the hurdle cutpoint is met. This toggle is automatically enabled and cannot be disabled if you’re applying veterans’ preference to hurdles.
    • "Float" eligible CP/CPS veterans to the next hurdle regardless of their score. This toggle allows you float eligible CP/CPS veterans to the next hurdle regardless of their score. This setting can be set by rating combination(s).
• Do not apply veterans' preference to hurdles. Allows you to disable veterans' preference from being applied.

• Categories. This drop-down list allows you to choose the type of category. The options are:
  • None. This option allows you to not use categories for your vacancy.
  • Final Score Cutpoint. This option allows you to enter the cut-off score associated with each category name.
• Add Category. This button allows you to add additional categories. For instructions, see: Adding a category to an assessment package.
• Category Name. This field allows you to enter the name of the category.
• Final Rating Cutpoint. This field displays the cut-off score associated with each category name.
• Remove Category. Selecting the X deletes the category. For instructions, see Deleting a category from an assessment package.

The Category Settings section displays the options available for assigning categories based on specific situations.

• Assign Categories based on ‘GS-9+ Professional/Scientific’ rules. A check in this box will assign applicants to categories based on the GS-9+ Professional/Scientific rules. Checking this setting will keep CP/CPS veterans in the appropriate category based on their final score, rather than automatically floating to the top category.
• Assign Categories based on Augmented Rating (Only use with Demo Projects that do not use Category Rating) . A check in this box will assign applicants to categories based on their augmented rating. If you are unsure if your organization can use this feature, please contact your Agency USA Staffing Administrators.

For additional information, see: Assessment Package Templates Tasks.