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Position Title
Appropriations Liaison Officer
Agency
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Announcement Number
DAAG-19-10348801-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 5, 2018 to Monday, November 19, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. 

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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5. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Appropriations Liaison Officer GS-0301-14.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Liaison with Congressional appropriations committees and staff, resolves issues, submits timely reports, and supports approval of organizational budget and planning requests.
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3. Reviews program and budgetary analyses, evaluations, management reports, and legislative proposals impacting on the authorization and appropriations process for the use of key officials and stakeholders.
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4. Researches, analyzes, and provides expert technical advice and assistance on complex program issues, such as issues or problems which impact substantive, mission-oriented programs.
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5. Advise officials on budgetary, planning, and appropriation strategies, various interests of the Administration and Congress, and probable results of various alternative strategies.
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6. Prepares reports on appropriation action impacting programs and activities for a large organization.
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7. Develops procedures and instructional materials designed to assist in the orderly presentation of budget requirements to Congress.
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8. Recommends long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones, which serve as the basis for substantive changes in the organization and administration of programs affecting large number of people.
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9. Consults with all levels of management, other federal agencies, and to commercial organizations.
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10. Establishes and maintains liaison with program directors and works closely with their representatives to ensure that concerns such as proper requirements definitions and adequate funding are met.
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11. Assists in the preparation, justification, and execution of the organization budget and budget process, including establishing budget policies and procedures, producing the annual budget, providing Appropriations hearing briefings, and assist the OMB and Congressional process.
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12. Prepares reports and/or written analyses regarding policies and positions on difficult or complex matters.
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13. Establishes and maintains the organization's interests by effective liaison with the organization's stakeholders, the Office of Management and Budget, and appropriate congressional committees in matters relating to the appropriation process.
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14. 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, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an
appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or
imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
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