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Position Title
Supervisory Program Analyst
Agency
DHS Headquarters
Announcement Number
ST-10447978-19-OCIO Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 18, 2019 to Friday, March 22, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
You must select a response below to be considered for this position. (limit 0 characters)
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; 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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3. Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or 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. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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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 meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
  • Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
  • Current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
  • Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, 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; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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6. 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
From the description below, select the letter that best describes your level of specialized experience.
 
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1. To qualify for the GS-15, I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service, performing such duties as: managing high level communications intended for senior department or agency leaders; providing comprehensive knowledge of federal information technology support management, organizational needs, resources and personnel; and evaluating and enhancing department policies and providing project management in support of complex and critical issues.
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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. Represents upper management in meetings with federal agencies or private sector partners either by telephone or in-person. (limit characters)
3. Provides leadership and direction of Program Management. (limit characters)
4. Exercises delegated authority to develop long- range work plans, goals and objectives to align with, complement and assist in the achievement of highest level goals. (limit characters)
5. Leads teams, delegate work based on organizational needs and individual capabilities. (limit characters)
6. Develops and promulgates innovative solutions and methodologies to complex challenges and initiatives. (limit characters)
7. Plans, organizes and executes a variety of difficult and complex assignments during tight time and resource constraints. (limit characters)
8. Oversees modern management techniques, methods, principles and labor relations concepts. (limit characters)
9. Provides program oversight through combined technical and administrative oversight. (limit characters)
10. Develops and appraises employee performance standards. (limit characters)
11. Strategizes to improve production and quality of work. (limit characters)
12. Interviews candidates for positions and recommends various personnel actions. (limit characters)
13. Identifies developmental and training needs and effects disciplinary actions. (limit characters)
14. Manages high level communications intended for Executive level officials. (limit characters)
15. Provides written and oral reports with conclusions, alternatives and recommendations, on national policies, projects or studies (limit characters)
16. Modifies standard communication methods in developing approaches or strategies to more appropriately match the requirements of unique situations. (limit characters)
17. Communicates support of department policies to employees. (limit characters)
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 may 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.  By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.  Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
 
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. I verify 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 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 rating may be lowered and/or I may be removed from further consideration. (limit characters)