- Position Title
- Program Specialist
- Agency
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-10289769-18-EL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 1, 2018 to Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for GS-11 Program Specialist. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service which involved knowledge of the principles and practices of the museum field and their support organizations, experience in the grant-making process in government or non-government organizations, and skill in conducting analysis and problem-solving.
Or
I have successfully completed a PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field related to this position.
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service which involved knowledge of the principles and practices of the museum field and their support organizations, experience in the grant-making process in government or non-government organizations, and skill in conducting analysis and problem-solving.
Or
I have successfully completed a PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field related to this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Responds to inquiries from potential applicants.
3.
Responds to substantive questions regarding the aims and goals of the agency's grants process.
4.
Advises applicants on institutional or project eligibility in general but refers technical or difficult questions about proposed projects or applications to a Program Officer.
5.
Provides assistance in application processing for all grant programs within the division or within the agency as needed.
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Reviews applications for completeness, eligibility, and compliance with standard policies or regulations.
7.
Contact applicants regarding incomplete applications, eligibility questions or other matters as directed by the supervisor or a Program Officer.
8.
Communicates with panelists and with staff who manage panelist travel and compensation, providing information and materials as necessary for the review process and for travel and compensation of panelists.
9.
Assists at panel meetings by assisting in the preparation of panel materials and by recording panel comments and recommendations.
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Assists in preparation of materials for meetings with directors and other officials to consider panel recommendations.
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Assists in completing award processing and mailing of award and non-award notices.
12.
Assists in managing grants, including paper files and electronic databases.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
13.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code). By clicking 'Yes' below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code). By clicking 'Yes' below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.