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Position Title: State Program Director (New Jersey)
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service
Announcement Number: CNS-17-015-10036793 Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, August 10, 2017 to Thursday, August 24, 2017

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).

A. Yes

B. No

4. I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).

A. Yes

B. No

5. Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).

A. Yes

B. No

6. I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).

A. Yes

B. No

7. I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. The full performance level is equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).

A. Yes

B. No

8. I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).

A. Yes

B. No

9. I was formerly employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment, but I am not a current federal employee. (Submit a copy of your separation SF-50 that indicates your position occupied and tenure).

A. Yes

B. No

10. I am currently employed as a Federal civilian at another agency on a competitive career or career-conditional appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 that indicates your position occupied and tenure).

A. Yes

B. No

1. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the New Jersey State Program Director position.

1. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the State Program Director position. Select only one answer.

A. I have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the upper level of the NY-02 pay band (at, or equivalent to, the GS-09 level) in the Federal service, directly related to community service programs on the local, state, national or international level, non-profit organizations or foundations. This specialized experience includes supervision of others; grants administration/management; program management; overseeing customer service; training design; partnership development; knowledge of pertinent national service statutes and guidelines; and written/oral presentations.

B. I am basing my qualifications on education alone. I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. An unofficial transcript must be included with your application package).

C. I have a combination of qualifying education and experience as indicated above. (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. An unofficial transcript must be included with your application package).

D. I do not meet the requirements described above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Have you served in AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or another national service program? (Documented and described in your resume).

A. Yes

B. No

3. If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program(s) you served, including the location, start and end dates.

4. Select the statement that best describes your community service program experience. Select only one letter.

A. I have relevant experience as a staff member in a leadership position working in areas that are directly related to the oversight or support of a community service program(s).

B. I have relevant experience as a staff member working in areas that are directly related to the oversight or support of a community service program(s).

C. I have in-depth high immersion community service experience as a volunteer equivalent to at least two years of full time work.

D. I have relevant experience less than above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. My experience with community service includes oversight of, or direct service with, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps (including AmeriCorps NCCC or AmeriCorps VISTA), or Peace Corps.

A. Yes

B. No

6. I have reviewed grant applications for community service or community and/or faith-based programs.

A. Yes

B. No

7. I have approved grant applications.

A. Yes

B. No

8. I have experience in critically reviewing and analyzing budgets and determining whether they are adequate to support program implementation.

A. Yes

B. No

9. I have provided written feedback/evaluation on grant applications/renewals to the program director/supervisor.

A. Yes

B. No

10. I have experience in developing outputs and outcomes for programming.

A. Yes

B. No

11. I have experience in providing technical support to grantees on program outputs and outcomes.

A. Yes

B. No

12. I have experience providing technical support in program planning.

A. Yes

B. No

13. I have experience providing technical support in program implementation.

A. Yes

B. No

14. I have used a risk assessment system/rubric to assist in overseeing programs.

A. Yes

B. No

15. I have conducted program monitoring and/or compliance visits.

A. Yes

B. No

16. I have experience in reviewing program and financial management records.

A. Yes

B. No

17. I have provided written feedback to programs on compliance issues, strengths, and areas for improvement.

A. Yes

B. No

18. I have provided feedback about program staff performance, and recommended the closure of a program, or a further investigation into a program.

A. Yes

B. No

19. I have experience in assessing program training needs and brokering training and/or technical assistance resources.

A. Yes

B. No

20. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing effective partnerships.

A. I provided leadership in the development and support of two or more successful partnerships involving at least two entities that included a broad spectrum of stakeholders, i.e., community service/volunteer groups.

B. I have played a major role in the development and support of at least one partnership, or a subordinate, but relevant role in several partnerships, or engagement in partnership development, but not related to community service.

C. I have played a minor role in the development and support of a partnership that has been sustained.

D. I do not have experience developing partnerships.

21. Select the statement that best describes your experience working with public and private entities to address community needs.

A. I have demonstrated successful experience in working with a full range of public and private entities (including city, state, federal and educational agencies, foundations, and community and faith-based entities) in a lead role to address community needs.

B. I have demonstrated successful experience in working with a subset of public and private entities in a lead role, or my experience with the full range of entities (city, state, federal and educational agencies, foundations, and community and faith-based entities) was as a team member.

C. I have assisted others in working with public and private entities to address community needs.

D. I have not had experience in working with public or private entities in this capacity.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

22. I have experience assigning and supervising the work of staff or team members.

A. Yes

B. No

23. I have experience evaluating the work performance of others.

A. Yes

B. No

24. I have experience working with staff or team members to improve their performance.

A. Yes

B. No

25. I have experience developing leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding or guiding employees.

A. Yes

B. No

26. I have a track record as a hands-on manager who is actively involved in the work of my office.

A. Yes

B. No

27. I have experience in communicating, both orally and in writing, the mission, goals, policies and procedural requirements of a national or community service organization or of an organization that oversees or administers service programs or other social service activities.

A. Yes

B. No

28. I have experience in critically reviewing program reports including providing feedback regarding the report.

A. Yes

B. No

29. I have conducted an analysis of data, summarized the information, and generated reports relied upon by others.

A. Yes

B. No

30. I have made oral presentations in front of large audiences (approximately 50 persons or more).

A. Yes

B. No

31. I am proficient with the core applications of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

A. Yes

B. No

32. I have experience using databases like Microsoft Access.

A. Yes

B. No

33. I have experience using web-based tools to facilitate communication and collaboration (examples include but are not limited to Skype, SharePoint, WebEx, Adobe Connect).

A. Yes

B. No

34. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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