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FACTOR: BASIC REQUIREMENTS This section includes items related to the Basic Requirements for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform as an Student Trainee. You may only select one response for each item. If you feel that your experience exceeds all of the descriptions choose the description that is the closest to the level of experience that you possess.

1. This position has a requirement that you must attend a college/university or a college/university program in the Local Commuting Area of the position in which you are applying. Local Commuting Area is defined as 50 miles from Washington, DC. Choose from the statements below to indicate whether you are in the Local Commuting Area.

A. Yes, I certify that I am in the local commuting area of this position.

B. No, I am not in the local commuting area of this position.

2. Are you currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student into an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program? (Note: Applicant must provide an enrollment letter or school schedule)

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in your current program and/or in your last degree-seeking program? You must submit relevant unofficial transcripts if selecting yes.

A. Yes

B. No

FACTOR: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This section includes items related to the minimum qualifications for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform as an Student Trainee. You may only select one response for each item. If you feel that your experience exceeds all of the descriptions choose the description that is the closest to the level of experience that you possess.

4. Select the statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to minimally qualify for the GS-07 grade level. Please select only one letter for each item.

A. I have at least one full year of specialized experience that is equal or equivalent at the GS-05 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: analyzing social policy issues, including education programs, low-income support programs, Social Security, and labor programs to identify significant factors, trends, budgetary issues and other effects, and recommend solutions.

B. I have one year of graduate level education. (Note: If you select this response, you must submit relevant unofficial transcripts.)

C. I meet the requirements under the superior academic achievement provision. (Note: If you select this response, you must submit relevant unofficial transcripts.)

D. I have less than the full amount of graduate education described in 'A' and less than the amount of experience described in 'B', but I have a combination of the type of graduate education described in 'A' and the kind of experience described in 'B' that when combined equals at least 100%. (Refer to the 'Qualifications' section of the vacancy announcement for instructions on combining education and experience.) (You must submit transcripts.) (Note: If you are qualifying under this option, you must include your graduate level unofficial transcripts or a list of completed courses with the credit hours received).

E. My specialized experience and/or education are not reflected in the above choices.

FACTOR: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Responses to the items in each of the following sections will be used to evaluate your training, experience and demonstrated capability in performing the duties of the position. For each of the items below, select the ONE statement that BEST describes your training and experience using the scale provided. In determining which option best reflects your own experience and demonstrated capability, consider your past experience in various work and education related settings, including paid work, education pursuits, volunteer service, professional organization membership, task forces, or committees. When answering each question, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

5. Assisted with a project or work activity from initiation to completion, communicated with multiple individuals, and assured that key milestones and dates were met. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience if you are called for an interview.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

6. Used critical thinking to analyze organizational, operational, and management challenges and researched alternative approaches that might be taken to resolve problems. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience if you are called for an interview.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

7. Demonstrated an interest in and familiarity with government operations and public policy. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience if you are called for an interview.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

8. Applied economic, statistical, or other quantitative analysis to public policies, especially by analyzing data. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience if you are called for an interview.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

FACTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

9. 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 eligibilities may be cancelled, 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 will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from consideration.

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

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