- Position Title
- Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Announcement Number
- NIH-NIEHS-MP-19-10365467 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 3, 2018 to Friday, December 14, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a 30% or more disabled veteran? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive temporary appointment. Under this eligibility, you may be converted to a permanent position, but conversion is not guaranteed.
To be eligible, you must:
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; OR, be a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more.
- Submit the appropriate documentation listed in the SF-15: 1) A. Documentation of Service and Separation (e.g., DD-214); AND, 2) C. Documentation of Compensable Service-Connected Disability (10% or more) (e.g., VA Letter). Submission of the SF-15 is not required. This documentation must be submitted with your application package, before the announcement closes.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces OR the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/MilitarySpousesEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/MilitarySpousesEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
4.
Are you currently an officer in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and are you interested in staying in the Corps if selected? If so, you may be considered for this position as a Commissioned Corps member. If selected as a Commissioned Corps member you must meet all requirements of the Corps, which will differ from the requirements listed in the vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, you must submit an official document or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Commissioned Corps appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Notes:
To be eligible, you must submit an official document or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Commissioned Corps appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Notes:
- Not all positions are appropriate for the Commissioned Corps and it is at the supervisor's discretion to fill a position through the Corps. Visit the Corps website for more information: https://www.usphs.gov/profession/.
- If you do not wish to be considered for this position through a civilian appointment, please inform the individual listed in the "Agency contact information" section of the announcement. You will be required to resign or retire from the Corps if you wish you enter a civilian appointment.
5.
Do you currently work at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, you must:
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a current permanent HHS employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access eOPF and open your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service." If you are still unsure of your eligibility, contact the individual listed in the vacancy announcement for assistance.
- Submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with your application package, before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
6.
Are you currently overseas with a family member who is employed with the federal government and are you moving back to the United States? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/OverseasFamilyMembersEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a family member of an overseas employee? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/OverseasFamilyMembersEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a family member of an overseas employee? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
7.
Are you a current or former Foreign Service officer or employee? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/EmployeeForeignServiceEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a current or former Foreign Service officer or employee? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/EmployeeForeignServiceEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a current or former Foreign Service officer or employee? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
8.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
9.
Are you a current or former Land Management employee who worked in a term or temporary job? If so, you may be eligible to apply under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/LMWFA.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible to apply under the LMWFA? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/LMWFA.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible to apply under the LMWFA? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
10.
Do you currently work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, you must:
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a current permanent NIH employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access eOPF and open your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service." If you are still unsure of your eligibility, contact the individual listed in the vacancy announcement for assistance.
- Submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with your application package, before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
11.
Are you a current or former federal government employee AND have you competed for a position at the same grade level (or equivalent) as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential (or equivalent)? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
To be eligible, you must:
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a non-competitive or reinstatement eligible?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a current or former permanent federal employee and have served in a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access your eOPF and open your latest or prior Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service."
- Submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing the highest grade and promotion potential you have obtained and proof you have served in a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, with your application package, before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF if you are a current HHS employee.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a non-competitive or reinstatement eligible?
12.
Do you work for an excepted service agency that has an interchange agreement with OPM or are you otherwise eligible for a competitive service appointment through an authority not regulated by OPM? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/InterchangeAgreementOtherMiscellAuthorityEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment under this mechanism? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/InterchangeAgreementOtherMiscellAuthorityEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment under this mechanism? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
13.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or a current or former Peace Corps staff member? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/VISTAStaffMembersEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a former Peace Corps volunteer or a current or former Peace Corps staff member? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/VISTAStaffMembersEligibility.htm
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a former Peace Corps volunteer or a current or former Peace Corps staff member? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
14.
Are you an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities? If so, you may be eligible for employment through a Schedule A appointment.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
15.
Are you a current or former federal government employee? If so, you may be eligible to be considered as a status applicant/reinstatement eligible for this position.
To be eligible, you must:
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a status applicant/reinstatement eligible?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a current or former permanent federal employee and have served in a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access your eOPF and open your latest or prior Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service."
- Submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing the highest grade and promotion potential you have obtained and proof you have served in a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, with your application package, before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF if you are a current HHS employee.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a status applicant/reinstatement eligible?
16.
Are you eligible for veterans' preference or have you separated from the armed forces after three or more years of continuous active service? If so, you may be eligible as a status applicant through the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
To be eligible, you must:
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a preference eligible, OR be a veteran separated from the armed forces after three or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans released shortly before completing a three-year tour are eligible.
- Submit verifying documentation (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation for 10 point preference eligibles. Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you have derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation. For 5 point preference eligibles and all other members of the armed forces, you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
Other
1.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
2.
Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. Federal law and regulations require covered civil service employees to register before appointment. For more information, visit the Selective Service website to determine if you are required to register: https://www.sss.gov/Registration-Info/Who-Registration
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in our Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-15, position at NIH. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, training, or ability. For the purposes of this assessment, an expert is a person, through education and experience, who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualifications requirements for this Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-15 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provide guidance on interpretation of regulations and grants policy to internal staff.
3.
Develop department or organization-wide policies for the administration of grants.
4.
Develop Grants Policy and Operating Guides to ensure conformance with established policies and compliance to regulations.
5.
Advise senior management on grants oversight and review issues.
6.
Explain grants management objectives or changes in policies or procedures to external stakeholders.
7.
Evaluate the impact of proposed regulations or policies on grant management programs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Have you been a first line supervisor or manager?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Assign work to be accomplished by subordinate staff.
10.
Monitor the productivity or progress of staff.
11.
Counsel employees on performance matters.
12.
Counsel employees on conduct issues.
13.
Develop short and long term plans for conducting analyses of grants management activities.
14.
Oversee the planning and design of ongoing internal audits of grants administration activities.
15.
Identify the need for new or revised grants policies, procedures and/or internal controls.
16.
Identify the need for new IT applications to enhance the efficiency and productivity of grants processes.
17.
Initiate corrective actions to grants administration audits requiring changes or modifications to policies, procedures or internal controls.
18.
Implement new or modified policies, procedures or internal controls as a result of grants management audits.
19.
Conduct briefings and formal presentations to senior management on policy, program, organizational, or project issues.
20.
Persuade others to accept recommended courses of action.
21.
Write policy documents related to grants administration.
22.
Approve policy responses to senior management requests for proposed new or revised grant policies and procedures.
23.
Develop standard operating procedure to ensure consistency and continuity in awarding grants.
24.
Develop business/management plans to map out upcoming years grants goals.
25.
As an applicant for federal employment you are required to provide accurate, complete, and honest information. All applicants are treated fairly and equally, so it is important you know what is required of you. You must read this question, then certify your application. You will be disqualified from consideration for this position if you do not answer this question or do not certify your application. All of the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown in your application forms, by checking references, and through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
By responding "yes" to this question, I declare and affirm that I have read and fully understand that: 1) Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts on this assessment questionnaire or in any other materials I submit in support of my candidacy (including but not limited to the application), or in any oral statements I may make during the selection process shall be sufficient cause to end further consideration of my candidacy; 2) Persons listed as having knowledge of my past accomplishments or experiences on this assessment questionnaire or anywhere on my application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time; 3) An offer of employment is contingent on successful completion of the entire employment selection process, including the receipt and review of references, satisfactory to the National Institutes of Health; 4) This verification may, but need not, begin prior to my receiving an offer; 5) I will be evaluated only on the information submitted; and, 6) Not following the information and instructions contained in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating, or me not being considered for certain eligibilities, preferences, grade-levels, specialties, and other areas of the announcement that require me to provide information.
By responding "yes" to this question, I declare and affirm that I have read and fully understand that: 1) Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts on this assessment questionnaire or in any other materials I submit in support of my candidacy (including but not limited to the application), or in any oral statements I may make during the selection process shall be sufficient cause to end further consideration of my candidacy; 2) Persons listed as having knowledge of my past accomplishments or experiences on this assessment questionnaire or anywhere on my application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time; 3) An offer of employment is contingent on successful completion of the entire employment selection process, including the receipt and review of references, satisfactory to the National Institutes of Health; 4) This verification may, but need not, begin prior to my receiving an offer; 5) I will be evaluated only on the information submitted; and, 6) Not following the information and instructions contained in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating, or me not being considered for certain eligibilities, preferences, grade-levels, specialties, and other areas of the announcement that require me to provide information.