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Position Title: Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory)
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
Announcement Number: DE-10476557-19-NO Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 to Monday, April 29, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position AND

• 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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a former USDA employee who served on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service who was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as the last annual performance rating?

OR

Are you a former USDA employee who served on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service who separated due to a compensable injury or disability or accepted a lower graded position in lieu of separation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612?

Note: If no, please include the following in your resume for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY) and work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc., and hrs/wk. Please list in order with current/most recent position first. Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.)

A. Yes

B. No

2. I understand for information on the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I (the applicant) must inquire through USAJOBS. No separate notification will be sent to me. To view the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I must go to the USAJOBS website and log into My Account. Once in My Account I must enter the "Application Status" section of the website.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD 214, 50B, performance appraisal may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

4. I understand that any correspondence necessary will be conducted via e-mail and sent to the e-mail address I provided in this application process. I must keep this e-mail address current.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Do you possess a current driver's license from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or territories or possessions of the United States?

If you respond yes to this question and you are interviewed, you must be prepared to present your driver's license as confirmation.

A. Yes

B. No

1. GS-12 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing work related to the duties of the position described in the vacancy announcement.

B. I do not meet the requirement as described above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. I have a working knowledge of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines and standards that cover auditing quality management or environmental management systems.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I have successfully completed an accredited ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course.

A. Yes

B. No

4. I have conducted program audients, or components of program audits, in accordance with ISO 19011:2002 or later and angency policies and guidelines

A. Yes

B. No

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

5. Applying the principles, methods and techniques of auditing in accordance with the guidelines of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO.

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. In which of the following have you participated as a team member?

A. Quality Management Systems audits

B. Environmental Management Systems audits

C. Other types of program or systems audits

D. None of the above

7. Which of the following have you conducted as a lead auditor?

A. Quality Management Systems audits

B. Environmental Management Systems audits

C. Other types of program or systems audits

D. None of the above

8. Please identify which of the following program audit tasks you have independently performed:

A. Gathered and developed pre-audit data and information about the subject client, program or organization in order to establish the scope, coverage, and topics of inquiry to be pursued

B. Performed data queries and extracted or downloaded information from automated information systems or established databases

C. Developed audit plans which include objectives, coverage, procedures, and timetables

D. Gathered and recorded compliance data in work papers in accordance with professional standards and guidelines

E. Analyzed program data and procedures, including management controls, to determine the subject’s compliance with legal, regulatory or voluntary requirements

F. Prepared detail and summary statements to support findings and recommendations

G. Approve and release audit report(s)

H. Conduct follow up activities to determine corrective actions implemented and their results

I. None of the above

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

9. Applying ISO 9000, or ISO 19011:2000 or later, auditing principles, concepts, and techniques to evaluate voluntary or regulatory programs for agricultural commodities or products.

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.

10. Coordinating audits with multiple sites, outside agencies, and private sector entities

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.

11. I have knowledge of the following conformity assessment systems:

A. ISO 65

B. ISO 17011

C. 7 CFR 205 (National Organic Program Regulations)

D. Other assessment systems

E. None of the above

12. I have independetly performed audits/inspections to verify compliance with the following:

A. U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations

B. Other U.S. Government Agency regulations (i.e., EPA, FDA, etc.)

C. American National Standards

D. Other process verification standards

E. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

13. I have documented audit findings in accordance with generally accepted audit standards, and agency/organizations policies and guidelines.

A. Yes

B. No

14. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

A. Yes

B. No

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